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

Who would have thought of putting a smashburger patty inside of a biscuit? — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026

Dinner Time The Nest brings an upscale sensibility to the burger joint, with gourmet beef, bison, and black bean patties dressed in inventive combinations, plus a full menu of alternatives for anyone not in a burger mood. — John Godfrey Published, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026

The Rodeo Burger is a beef patty on a bun topped with onion rings and barbecue sauce. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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

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