/ˈpeɪstri/

pas·try

BrE /ˈpeɪstri/

NAmE /ˈpeɪstri/

(

plural

pas·tries)

[U]

a mixture of flour, fat and water or milk that is rolled out flat and baked as a base or covering for pies, etc.

➡  see also choux pastry, filo pastry, puff pastry, shortcrust pastry

[C]

a small cake made using pastry

➡  see also Danish pastry