Word
pastry
Phoneticspas·try, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpeɪstɹi/
UK/pˈeɪstɹi/
Definitions
01baked goods
A2 · Elementary Countable noun Cooking
n. a sweet baked food made from dough, such as a croissant, fruit tart, or pie.
n. a specific baked item made from a flour-and-fat paste, typically sweet and often filled with fruit, cream, or nuts.
“We stopped at the bakery to buy a fresh apple pastry for breakfast.”
“The display case was filled with an assortment of delicate pastries, ranging from flaky almond croissants to glazed fruit tarts.”
02the dough
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking
n. the mixture of flour, fat, and water used as a base for pies and other baked treats.
n. the raw dough or paste consisting of flour, fat, and water, which becomes flaky or crisp when baked.
“You need to keep the pastry cold so the crust stays flaky.”
“The chef demonstrated how to handle the shortcrust pastry gently to prevent the gluten from developing and making the crust tough.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the substance itself.
03the art of making it
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Cooking Formal
n. the skill or work of making sweet baked goods.
n. the branch of cookery concerned with the preparation of dough-based baked goods and desserts.
“She decided to go to France to study the art of pastry.”
“Mastering the technical nuances of puff pastry requires years of dedicated practice in a professional kitchen environment.”
Synonyms
Etymology
From Middle English pastre, pastri, from pastree (variant of pasterie, from Old French pastaierie and Medieval Latin pasteria, from Late Latin pasta, from Ancient Greek παστά (pastá)) or paste + -ri (modern paste + -ry).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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