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 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 Add a spoonful of frita sauce to each patty and top with a slice of cheese. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patty
  1. cake
  2. cutlet
Noun
  • Feeding Westchester also rescues birthday cakes from Wegmans.
    — Mary Calvi, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Today’s recipe Chess bars are a Southern treat typically made with a cake base topped with a rich cream cheese filling that’s very, very sweet.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of cake
Noun
  • There’s also a chicken cutlet sandwich called the Australian.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Recipe Tips for Corn-And-Zucchini Chicken Skillet Ensure that the chicken cutlets are evenly thick before searing.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of cutlet

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“Patty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patty. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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