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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The Rodeo Burger is a beef patty on a bun topped with onion rings and barbecue sauce. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Because lamb is part of the mixture, grill the patties until cooked through but don’t overcook. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026 The patties are meltingly tender with juices concentrated in the center, and plump like lion’s-head meatballs. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Add the lamb patties and cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, 7 to 9 minutes. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for patty

Word History

Etymology

French pâté pâté

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of patty was in 1660

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patty-cake
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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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