Definition of "patisserie" [pa•tis•serie]

• A bakery specializing in French pastry. (noun)

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• "A patisserie is a bakery that specializes in pastries."
• "The patisserie is a ten minute walk from the station."
• "It's a brilliantly consistent, full-throated combination of thrillingly precise acidity with flavours of citrus, toast and patisserie."