Definition

The outer layer or shell of a pie, usually made from pastry dough.

Example

She rolled out the dough to make a perfect piecrust for the apple pie.

Conversation

I just made a delicious apple pie, but I think I messed up the piecrust.

Oh no! What happened to it?

It turned out a bit too thick and not flaky enough, unfortunately.

Maybe you should try using a different recipe for the piecrust next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Piecrust → The word is formed from "pie" (from Old French *pye*, meaning a baked dish or pastry) and "crust" (from Latin *crusta*, meaning a hard outer layer). Together, these parts describe the hard outer layer of a baked pastry dish.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'baked dish' ('pie') covered by a 'hard outer layer' ('crust') — that's what piecrust means.

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