patty

noun

pat·​ty ˈpa-tē How to pronounce patty (audio)
variants or less commonly pattie
plural patties
Synonyms of pattynext
1
: a little pie
2
a
: a small flat cake of chopped food
a hamburger patty
b
: a small flat candy
a peppermint patty
3
: patty shell

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the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet
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Some fans are staunch defenders of the polarizing pork sandwich, which consists of a boneless pork patty smothered in tangy barbecue sauce, topped with onions and pickles and served on a toasted roll. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The transient air pressure of a passing thunderstorm, or the excessive production of cow patties, spoiled the chips. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Black Bean Patty Instead of Burger A sandwich patty doesn’t have to be ground beef. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2026 Burgers develop a deeper crust on leaner patties, especially when cooked on a griddle or in a skillet. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patty

Word History

Etymology

French pâté pâté

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of patty was in 1660

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patty

noun
pat·​ty
variants also pattie
ˈpat-ē How to pronounce patty (audio)
plural patties
1
: a little pie
2
: a small flat cake of chopped food
b
: a small flat candy
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