tarte

/tɑːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

a baked pastry shell, typically with a filling of fruit or cream.

“The patisserie served a variety of tarte options for dessert.”

2. noun

a type of French pastry, similar to a pie.

“She ordered a tarte aux fruits for her birthday.”

3. verb

to decorate or garnish with a border of pastry, especially on a pie or tart.

“The baker tarted the edges of the quiche with a flaky crust.”

4. verb

to cover or enclose something with a pastry border.

“The chef tartered the edges of the savory tart.”

Synonyms

  • pastry
  • pie

Antonyms

  • cake