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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Georgian Orthodox nuns living in a nearby abbey served us a hearty lunch of lentil soup, beef patties and cheese pie.
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Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
The burgers are still made with beef ground fresh daily, and the narrow diner stays busy with customers lined up at the counter while cooks flip patties on the flat-top a few feet away.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
At its heart is a housemade falafel patty — vibrantly green and packed with fresh herbs including mint, cilantro and parsley — hand-formed, chilled to set, then deep-fried to a satisfying crisp.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The seasoning of those enormous patties was on point.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
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Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
The burgers are still made with beef ground fresh daily, and the narrow diner stays busy with customers lined up at the counter while cooks flip patties on the flat-top a few feet away.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
At its heart is a housemade falafel patty — vibrantly green and packed with fresh herbs including mint, cilantro and parsley — hand-formed, chilled to set, then deep-fried to a satisfying crisp.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The seasoning of those enormous patties was on point.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
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“Patty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patty. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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