Pastry (noun)

1. A type of dough made from flour, fat, and water, that is used as a base for making many different sweet or savory dishes, such as pies, tarts, and quiches.
2. A sweet dish or confection made from pastry, typically baked and filled with fruit, cream, or custard.

Origin:

From the middle english pastrie, from old french paste, from latin pasta "paste, pastry".

Examples:

1. She made a pastry crust for the apple pie.
2. He ordered a pastry and coffee for breakfast.
3. She was a pastry chef in a 5 star hotel.
4. The pastry was flaky and buttery.
5. The bakery is famous for its delicious pastries.