Pastry

usgb/ˈpeɪstri/
noun

A sweet baked food made from dough, usually filled, topped, or decorated with sweet ingredients.

She bought a fruit pastry from the bakery for breakfast.
Visual representation of "pastry" - A sweet baked food made from dough, usually filled, topped, or decorated with sweet ingredients

Often appears as...

  • apple pastry
  • chocolate pastry
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Sweet Treat

Pastry often refers to sweet, rich baked goods especially popular as desserts or snacks.

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Are you in the mood for a pastry with your coffee?
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Cultural Varieties

Pastries differ globally; 'Danish' in the US may be 'wienerbrød' in Denmark.

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I love trying different kinds of pastries when I travel abroad.
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Breakfast Option

Pastries are common for breakfast, often served with tea or coffee.

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Could you grab me a pastry to go with my morning latte?
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