Pasty

usgb/ˈpæsti/
noun

A type of pie usually filled with meat and vegetables. It is shaped like a half circle and often eaten as a quick meal or snack.

She enjoyed a steak and ale pasty for lunch.
Visual representation of "pasty" - A type of pie usually filled with meat and vegetables. It is shaped like a half circle and often eaten as a quick meal or snack.

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  • eat a pasty
  • cornish pasty
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British Snack

Pasty is a popular snack in the UK, especially in Cornwall, with a distinct regional emphasis.

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When visiting Cornwall, try their famous Cornish pasty.
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Savory Filling

'Pasty' specifically refers to savory fillings, not sweet ones, making it different from desserts like pies.

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I prefer a chicken pasty over a fruit pie for my midday snack.
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Handheld Pie

Pasties are designed to be eaten without cutlery, hence their half-moon shape that's easy to hold.

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I grabbed a pasty on my way to the meeting; no fork needed.
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