Meaning & use
Pastry
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A dough made of flour, fat, and water, used as a base for baked goods such as pies and tarts, or a baked good made from such dough.
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The bakery's display case was full of flaky pastries.
She rolled out the pastry before lining the tart pan.
A note on using this word
Pastry-making is considered a distinct culinary discipline, with specialists known as pastry chefs.
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baked good
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