Piecrust (noun)

The pastry that forms the outer layer of a pie, typically made of flour, butter, and water.

Origin:

The word piecrust comes from the combination of the word "pie" and "crust", referring to the pastry that forms the outer layer of a pie.

Examples:

1. She made a delicious homemade piecrust.
2. The flaky texture of the piecrust was the perfect complement to the sweet filling.
3. He made a gluten-free piecrust using almond flour.
4. The secret to a good piecrust is to keep the butter cold while making it.
5. The piecrust recipe called for rolling the dough out to a thickness of 1/4 inch.