| a conical tube with a patterned hole at one end, fitted over the opening of a cloth funnel (pastry bag), for shaping icings, food pastes, etc., as they are forced through by squeezing the bag. |
| Main Entry: | pastry bag |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a cloth or paper cone-shaped bag with one or more nozzles, through which pastry, icing, or a similar food may be squeezed, esp. for decorating |
| Etymology: | 1884 |
| Usage: | cooking |