pie crust
noun /ˈpaɪ krʌst/
/ˈpaɪ krʌst/
(also piecrust)
- [countable] the baked pastry that is over or under the contents of a pie
- A soggy pie crust can ruin an otherwise great pie.
- (North American English) (British English shortcrust pastry)[uncountable] a type of pastry that crumbles easily, used for making pies, etc.