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 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 According to Allrecipes, the patties can be found in the freezer section near the brand's Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks. — Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patty
  1. cake
  2. cutlet
Noun
  • Nolan Wells should have turned 19 surrounded by a birthday cake, candles and laughter.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake for 35-40 minutes until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cake
Noun
  • Season both sides of each chicken cutlet with salt and pepper.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cutlet

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