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pies

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈpaɪz// UK //pˈaɪz// pies Informal

n. baked dishes with a crust on the top and bottom, usually filled with fruit, meat, or vegetables. You can eat them as a main meal or as a sweet dessert.

n. baked dishes consisting of a pastry crust and a filling of various sweet or savoury ingredients. Usually plural in general reference to the food category.


SIMPLE

She baked two apple pies for the party.

CONTEXTUAL

The local bakery is famous for its savoury meat pies, which are a popular lunch choice for workers in the area.

COMPLEX

While fruit-filled varieties are common in North America, many cultures have a long tradition of hearty, meat-based pies that serve as a complete meal for the working class.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'pie'.

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