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pasty

[ˈpeɪsti]

pasty Definition

  • 1a small pie filled with meat and vegetables, typically eaten hot
  • 2a mixture of flour and water used as a glue or filler in making papier-mâché objects
  • 3having a pale or unhealthy skin tone

Using pasty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pasty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had a delicious beef and onion pasty for lunch.

  • Example

    She used a pasty to attach the paper mache pieces together.

  • Example

    He looked pasty and sickly after being indoors for days.

pasty Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with pasty

  • a type of pasty that originated in Cornwall, England, traditionally filled with beef, potato, onion, and swede (rutabaga)

    Example

    I tried a Cornish pasty for the first time on my trip to England.

  • pasty-faced

    having a pale or unhealthy skin tone

    Example

    After staying up all night studying, she looked pasty-faced the next day.

  • very pale in color

    Example

    The walls of the room were painted a pasty white that made the space feel cold and sterile.

Origins of pasty

from Old French 'paste', meaning 'paste'

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Summary: pasty in Brief

The term 'pasty' [ˈpeɪsti] refers to a small pie filled with meat and vegetables, a mixture of flour and water used as a glue or filler in making papier-mâché objects, or having a pale or unhealthy skin tone. It is often associated with the Cornish pasty, a traditional English dish. 'Pasty' can also be used to describe a person's complexion, as in 'pasty-faced.'