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

• cake
• croquette
• cutlet
• fritter
• galette

Examples of patty in a Sentence

the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet

Recent Examples on the Web

An American comes in and eats a burger, but with a beef patty that tastes unique. —Jason Rezaian, Washington Post, 10 July 2024

There’s even a dog menu featuring burger patties, chicken breast and bacon strips for furry friends who tag along to the restaurant. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2024

The burger begins with two smash burger patties, cooked medium and well-seasoned. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2024

To assemble, layer the buns with lettuce, the patties, onions and jam. —Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

French pâté pâté

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing patty

• patty-cake
• patty shell

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