patty

noun

ˈpa-tē How to pronounce patty (audio)
variants also pattie
Definition of pattynext
as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet

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Recent Examples of patty Celebrated for being budget-friendly and fast-cooking, ground beef can do so much more than go on the grill in a burger patty. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 28 June 2026 One 4-ounce patty of 97% lean ground beef has about 6% DV of magnesium. — Mark Gurarie, Health, 25 June 2026 Save some time by opening up a fresh package of these all-beef patties and slapping them directly on the grill. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 The Grill, Chill & Stay Safe events will provide frozen hamburger patties, hot dogs, buns and watermelons in addition to other food options for Fresh Start Market shoppers. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for patty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patty
  1. cake
  2. cutlet
Noun
  • The original recipe calls for Swiss chocolate cake mix, which is now hard to find on store shelves.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Shoppers can get their fuel, sushi, fresh fruits, cakes, charcuterie board items, barbecue, groceries, medication, fresh flowers and more at the 122,000-square-feet store.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Definition of cake
Noun
  • Used chicken cutlets, which are thin, and the cook time was perfect.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • Cook the chicken in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan (the cutlets should fit snugly in a single layer) until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes for each side.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
Definition of cutlet

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