Traditional
Still common
Definition
A meat pie, especially the classic hand-held Australian version.
Example Sentence
"Grab me a pie with sauce from the bakery."
Where "Pie" Comes From
Meat pies arrived in Australia with British settlers, but the handheld, individually wrapped version became a distinctly Australian food culture staple.
It's sold everywhere from bakeries to servos to footy grounds, cementing its place as a national favourite.
How Aussies Actually Use It
It's used for the classic savoury pastry, almost always eaten with tomato sauce.
"Pie and sauce at the footy" is one of Australia's most enduring food traditions.
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