Definition of patty
patties
1 : a little pie
2a : a small flat cake of chopped food a hamburger pattyb : a small flat candy a peppermint patty
3 : patty shell
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Examples of patty in a Sentence
the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet
Recent Examples of patty from the Web
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The idea of a burger-sized falafel patty, instead of traditional balls, is a great idea.
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The farm fresh plate features two farm fresh eggs, house potatoes or sliced tomato, one slice of toast and choice of smoked bacon or two sausage patties or links.
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Top with a patty, then dollop 2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons blue cheese sauce over the meat, then top with bun.
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Grill patties 2 to 3 minutes each side or until meat thermometer registers 155 degrees.
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The Bayside, New York, eatery covers a pizza pie with tiny patties, American cheese, and fries.
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The burger, made with fresh beef and billed as hotter and juicer than the original made from a frozen patty, is part of the company's effort to serve tastier food.
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Consisting of two quarter-pound patties, mustard, mayo, onion, pickles, lettuce, and tomato, the burger gets an additional topping of Chris Z’s special sauce.
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There’s a Nacho Burger that takes a ground carne asada patty, wrapped in a tortilla instead of a bun, which is then deep fried and covered in queso, sour cream and fresh jalapeños.
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Origin and Etymology of patty
French pâté pâté
PATTY Defined for English Language Learners
patty
playDefinition of patty for English Language Learners
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: a small, flat cake of chopped food
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: a soft, flat candy
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patties
: a small flat cake of chopped food a hamburger patty
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