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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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.
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Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Apr. 2026
Gently bound by crushed saltines and mayo, these tender patties cook up beautifully golden brown and need nothing more than a simple squeeze of lemon to serve.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The Wild Sniffari Yappy Hour event will provide food and drinks designed for pups, such as dog beer, dog biscuits, ice cream and a beef burger patty with egg and rice.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
And the Bacon & Cheese Slider features the same beef patty with bacon, melted American cheese and tangy burger aioli.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
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Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Apr. 2026
Gently bound by crushed saltines and mayo, these tender patties cook up beautifully golden brown and need nothing more than a simple squeeze of lemon to serve.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The Wild Sniffari Yappy Hour event will provide food and drinks designed for pups, such as dog beer, dog biscuits, ice cream and a beef burger patty with egg and rice.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
And the Bacon & Cheese Slider features the same beef patty with bacon, melted American cheese and tangy burger aioli.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Patty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patty. Accessed 17 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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