Pronunciation

/pi/

Definitions

• Noun: A baked dish typically made with a pastry crust and filled with sweet or savory ingredients, often served as a dessert or main course. For example: “She was baking a delicious apple pie for the picnic.”
• Verb: To serve or eat a slice of pie. For example: “We enjoyed a slice of cherry pie after dinner.”
• Noun (informal): A person, especially a woman, considered attractive or desirable. For example: “She was the center of attention at the party, like a tasty pie.”

Phrases

• “Pie-eater” is a slang term for someone who enjoys or is known for eating pies.
• “Apple pie a day keeps the doctor away” is a proverb suggesting a healthy diet.
• “Key lime pie” is a popular dessert from the southern United States.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The aroma of the freshly baked pie filled the entire kitchen.”
• Verb: “After a long day, he looked forward to sinking his teeth into a slice of Grandma’s pumpkin pie.”
• Noun (informal): “She was the pie at the office party, everyone couldn’t stop staring.”

Synonyms

• Tart
• Pastry
• Dessert
• Quiche (a type of pie)
• Turnover (a pastry with a filling)
• Slice
• Slice of heaven (informally, something very enjoyable)