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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Brush this super-easy, 6-ingredient sauce on burger patties, chicken, or other meats for a punch of smoky flavor.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
One 4-ounce patty of 97% lean ground beef has about 6% DV of magnesium.
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Mark Gurarie,
Health,
25 June 2026
Save some time by opening up a fresh package of these all-beef patties and slapping them directly on the grill.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Dill, tarragon, and lemon zest make these the freshest patties around.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
One 4-ounce patty of 97% lean ground beef has about 6% DV of magnesium.
—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
25 June 2026
Save some time by opening up a fresh package of these all-beef patties and slapping them directly on the grill.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Dill, tarragon, and lemon zest make these the freshest patties around.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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“Patty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patty. Accessed 1 Jul. 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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