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

The burger is available as a single or double patty, with the option of adding bacon. —Katie Riley, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026

Fresh — not frozen — meat is key to preventing the patty from drying out, along with burgers cooked to order. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026

Beyond, founded in 2009 and known primarily for its pea-protein burger patties and steaks, has had some turbulent times recently. —Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026

Cook sausage patties or links sliced in half (classic pork for richer flavor, turkey or chicken for a leaner option), then scramble eggs in the same pan. —Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 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