patty

noun

pat·​ty ˈpa-tē 

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

: patty shell

Synonyms of patty

• cake
• cutlet

Examples of patty in a Sentence

the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet

Recent Examples on the Web

Brands like Beyond and Impossible make delicious burger patties without meat. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Preheat the grill, cook burgers over medium heat for 14–18 minutes, flip once, and avoid pressing patties to retain juices. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Because of this, eating a steak or a hamburger patty on its own will usually not cause a major spike in blood sugar after eating it. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026

Following the Oklahoma style, the team smashes Vidalia onions directly into the beef, making the patties superthin, then tops them with brown mustard, American cheese and pickles. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

French pâté pâté

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing patty

• patty-cake
• patty shell

Rhymes for patty

• batty
• catty
• chatty
• fatty
• natty
• pattie
• ratty
• tatty

Kids Definition

patty

noun

pat·​ty

variants also pattie

ˈpat-ē 

plural patties

1

: a little pie

2

: a small flat cake of chopped food

b

: a small flat candy