Definition of pastries:
(n) :
(countable) A baked food item made from flour and fat pastes such as pie crust; also tarts, bear claws, napoleons, puff pastries, etc.
(n) :
(uncountable) The food group formed by the various kinds of pastries.
(n) :
(uncountable, culinary industry) Desserts of all kinds, whether or not these incorporate the baked item made from flour and fat, or that section of a kitchen that prepares these.
(n) :
(uncountable) The type of light flour-based dough used in pastries.
(n) :
(uncountable) The act or art of making pastry.
(n) :
(countable, obsolete) A place where pastry is made.