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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Form the salmon mixture into 4 patties and refrigerate until set, at least 20 minutes and up to 24 hours.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
The patty is thin, seared hot on a plancha for a crisp exterior and juicy, pink center.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Light a fire, throw on some patties, maybe check the temp with a trusty meat thermometer, and you’re nearly done.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
The format is simple yet exquisite; patties are pressed flat onto a griddle to create a thin patty with crispy, lacy edges, offering an easier (and tastier) hamburger.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
The patty is thin, seared hot on a plancha for a crisp exterior and juicy, pink center.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Light a fire, throw on some patties, maybe check the temp with a trusty meat thermometer, and you’re nearly done.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
The format is simple yet exquisite; patties are pressed flat onto a griddle to create a thin patty with crispy, lacy edges, offering an easier (and tastier) hamburger.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
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“Patty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patty. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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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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