pasty
|pas-ty|
B2
/ˈpæsti/
filled pastry; pale complexion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pasty' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'paste,' where 'paste' meant 'a mixture of flour and water.'
Historical Evolution
'paste' transformed into the Middle English word 'pasty,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pasty.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a mixture of flour and water,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a filled pastry.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of baked pastry filled with meat and vegetables, traditionally associated with Cornwall, England.
I had a delicious Cornish pasty for lunch.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/05 13:36