Word: Pastry
Definition:
"Pastry" is a noun that refers to a type of food made from a mixture of flour, water, and fat (like butter or oil). This mixture is called "dough," and it can be baked to create various delicious treats. Pastries can be sweet or savory and are often used to make pies, tarts, pastries, and other baked goods.
Usage Instructions:
You can use the word "pastry" to describe the food itself or to refer to the dough used to make baked items. It is usually used in a general sense to talk about many kinds of baked goods.
Examples:
1. Simple Usage: "I bought a chocolate pastry from the bakery." (Here, "pastry" refers to a specific baked item.) 2. General Usage: "She loves making pastry for her family on weekends." (In this case, "pastry" refers to the dough and the process of making baked goods.)
Advanced Usage:
Pastries can also refer to a category in cooking and baking. You might hear terms like "puff pastry," "shortcrust pastry," or "choux pastry," which describe different types of dough used for specific recipes.
Word Variants:
- Pastries (plural): Refers to multiple baked goods.
Example: "The bakery has many delicious pastries." - Pastry chef: A chef who specializes in making pastries and desserts.
Example: "The pastry chef created a beautiful wedding cake."
Different Meanings:
"Pastry" primarily refers to baked goods, but in a broader context, it can also refer to the art of making these baked items, especially in a professional setting.
Synonyms:
- Baked goods - Confectionery - Desserts (in a broader sense)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "pastry," you might hear it in phrases like "as light as pastry," which describes something very light or delicate.