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 These crispy chickpea patties or balls are packed with flavor and perfect for meal prep. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026 Expect pita foldies stuffed with wagyu, ahi tuna or falafel, breakfast pitas, smash burgers, Jamaican beef patties, vegan soft serve and smoothies like the Island Love (coconut milk, ginger) and the Queen City (matcha, kale, pineapple). Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026 Named for chef and owner Daniel Auffenberg’s maternal grandmother, the restaurant has both a happy hour and a dinner menu full of delicious bites, including a double smash patty, shrimp ceviche, and a chocolate chip cookie with homemade ice cream. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 Bent Buckle serves brisket sandwiches and brisket nachos, Frito Pie arrives in a paper bag topped with chili and shredded cheese, and Vaqueros builds the Elote Burger on a 10-ounce Angus patty with pepper jack, lettuce, tomato and Flamin’ Hot elote. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for patty
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Noun
  • The cake, which was custom-made by The Cake Girl, had three tiers designed to look like a night sky with gold stars and moons, light blue and white clouds and small hot air balloons.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a velvet texture with skin that appears as soft, bouncy, and hydrated, just like that of a mochi rice cake.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • It's all drizzled over thin chicken cutlets that take just a few minutes to brown in a skillet.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 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

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“Patty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patty. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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