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 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 Namely, that cheese skirt—a giant slab of crispy cheddar cheese that extends far over the edges of every patty. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Brands like Beyond and Impossible make delicious burger patties without meat. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Place the meat patties directly over the heat source and close the grill lid. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for patty
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Noun
  • This dessert has found viral success on TikTok, where there are countless videos of shoppers trying the cake for a captive audience.
    Carly Westerfield, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 July 2026
  • Peach slices and brown sugar form a moist base for the tender cake—and when flipped over, that base becomes the topping.
    Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 21 July 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 24 Jul. 2026.

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