variants
or less commonly pattie
plural patties
1
: a little pie
2
a
: a small flat cake of chopped food
a hamburger patty
b
: a small flat candy
a peppermint patty
3
Examples of patty in a Sentence
the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet
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Our bean burger recipe stands apart, thanks to the use of a slow cooker to create a flavorful patty that won't fall apart.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The People’s Choice Award, which attendees chose after stuffing themselves with as many meat patties as possible, went to La Birra Bar for the second straight year.
—Connie Ogle
updated February 20, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
As Breadcrumbs Ground flaxseeds can be used in place of breadcrumbs as a binding agent for meat or veggie patties, meatloaf, and more.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
What Wear's cocktail reception at Kabawa brought together names like Lana Condor, Tefi Pessoa and Jessel Taank, who joined in the festivities as guests nibbled on oysters and mini beef patties (with goody bags presented by Maison BCBG on the way out the door).
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The People’s Choice Award, which attendees chose after stuffing themselves with as many meat patties as possible, went to La Birra Bar for the second straight year.
—Connie Ogle
updated February 20, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
As Breadcrumbs Ground flaxseeds can be used in place of breadcrumbs as a binding agent for meat or veggie patties, meatloaf, and more.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
What Wear's cocktail reception at Kabawa brought together names like Lana Condor, Tefi Pessoa and Jessel Taank, who joined in the festivities as guests nibbled on oysters and mini beef patties (with goody bags presented by Maison BCBG on the way out the door).
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for patty
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“Patty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patty. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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patty
noun
pat·ty
variants
also pattie
plural patties
1
: a little pie
2
: a small flat cake of chopped food
b
: a small flat candy
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