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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Instead of eating the premium patties, the couple stuffed the burgers into a large duffel, adding desserts snatched from the buffet, the blog added.
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Wendy's has never outdone McDonald's in size or sales, either, but since its start in 1969, the chain with the square patties and the shakes too thick to be called shakes has had as big an impact as any other on the ways fast food is defined and sold around the world.
—Bob Vitale, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Salting too far in advance (or worse, mixing salt into the patties) will draw moisture to the surface, rendering the meat bouncy rather than unctuous.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
The lettuce and onions are appropriately crunchy, the light mayo spread prevents sogginess and, most importantly, the quarter-pound patties are large and flavorful, with a noticeable taste of black pepper.
—Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Wendy's has never outdone McDonald's in size or sales, either, but since its start in 1969, the chain with the square patties and the shakes too thick to be called shakes has had as big an impact as any other on the ways fast food is defined and sold around the world.
—Bob Vitale, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Salting too far in advance (or worse, mixing salt into the patties) will draw moisture to the surface, rendering the meat bouncy rather than unctuous.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
The lettuce and onions are appropriately crunchy, the light mayo spread prevents sogginess and, most importantly, the quarter-pound patties are large and flavorful, with a noticeable taste of black pepper.
—Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 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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