patties

plural of patty
as in cakes
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet

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Recent Examples of patties Mix In Candy Pieces Enhance the ooey-gooey texture of your brownies by chopping bite-sized pieces of your favorite candy—peppermint patties, peanut butter and chocolate cups, coconut and nut chocolate bars, M&Ms, and peppermints. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 June 2026 Georgian Orthodox nuns living in a nearby abbey served us a hearty lunch of lentil soup, beef patties and cheese pie. 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 The seasoning of those enormous patties was on point. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026 Place patties on a toasted bun and top with sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions. ABC News, 20 May 2026 After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flattop to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior. Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 20 May 2026 And there are also options for vegan impossible meat or veggie patties. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026 The dish was popularized in the western Oklahoma City suburb of El Reno, where Ross Davis first piled slivered onions onto thin beef patties at his Hamburger Inn. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
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Noun
  • The employee was outnumbered and unable to stop the group from leaving with the cakes, the store owner said.
    CBS Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 8 June 2026
  • But don’t skip the breakfast sandwiches, constructed on outstandingly thick bread and stuffed with creamy egg salad and crispy shrimp cakes.
    Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Arrange 3 chicken cutlets on each plate next to pasta.
    Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
  • The Italian dish usually features thin chicken cutlets topped with prosciutto and sage, and Keenan adds jelly to it.
    Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Guests were served with canapés prepared by executive head chef Debjit Dass, including beef tartare on potato terrine and rarebit croquettes, with a live oyster station and a dessert spread of summer berry tartlets, macarons, orange cake, and Victoria sponge.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
  • This recipe calls for bhaja moshla, a roasted spice mix that gives the croquettes their signature flavor.
    Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Other treats include apple fritters and doughnut dots.
    Tanasia Kenney, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • The menu includes cake and glazed doughnuts, apple fritters, savory croissants and sandwiches.
    Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 2 June 2026

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“Patties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patties. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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