noun
tart
An open pastry shell with a sweet or savory filling.
The baker fills a tart with sliced pears.
Etymology
The French food-name supplies the pastry term. English commonly specializes it to a pastry case with an exposed filling.
More examples
- Several tarts cooled on the rack.
- He served a savory onion tart.
- The tart had a crisp shell.
Forms
tart · tarts
Similar words
- pie
- Often has a deeper dish or a top crust.
- pastry
- A broader category including many baked forms.