Word Compound
hand pie
compound.
B2 Upper Intermediate
Definition
compound.a small, individual-sized pastry filled with sweet or savory ingredients that you can easily hold and eat with your hands.
compound.a portable pastry consisting of a filling encased in dough, typically crimped at the edges to seal the contents for consumption without utensils.
Examples
“She bought a warm apple hand pie for her afternoon snack.”
“The bakery specializes in savory hand pies filled with spiced meat and vegetables, perfect for a quick lunch on the go.”
“While the traditional Cornish pasty remains the most iconic regional variant, modern culinary trends have seen a resurgence in artisanal hand pies featuring diverse, globally-inspired flavor profiles.”
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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