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 Unlike many major fast-food chains, In-N-Out does not freeze its beef patties or produce, KTLA reported. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Roll them into balls, flatten into patties, or form into cylinders. Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 7 Sep. 2026 In late August, Mayor Mamdani hosted a celebration of Caribbean culture at Gracie Mansion with plenty of patties and jerk chicken to go around. Reshma B, VIBE.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Others, including Jamaican beef patties and chicken quesadillas, can be prepped ahead so weekday mornings require little more than packing and going. Anna Hezel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 Squares of cardboard were pinned under burger patties to reinforce plumpness; motor oil was poured over pancakes so as not to overly moisten them. Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 New York — After successfully remaking the Whopper, Burger King is now shifting its focus from patties to poultry. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 The Burger Barn dresses up its patties with heaping stacks of pastrami, though the classic cheeseburger is also a crowd-pleaser. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 The marrow adds decadence to what appears to be, at first glance, just another pair of smashed patties slipped inside a sesame seed bun. Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Hungry festgoers could choose from typical fair fare like hot dogs, pizza and funnel cakes as well as sandwiches, tacos, barbecue, smoothies, desserts and Italian ice.
    Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Earth-shatteringly, it was revealed that the AI-loving Gal Gadot did not receive one of the famed Tom Cruise coconut cakes.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Quick-cooking chicken cutlets come together with red wine, mushrooms, and bacon for a rich, comforting meal.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
  • If pork sounds better to you, consider these lemony sautéed cutlets or our crispy pork cutlets, either of which would complement the dish without overpowering its delicate flavor.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Try the red prawn croquettes or Iberian pork with tarragon and mustard duck with spring mushrooms.
    Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Starchy late-night snacks came out, too, including Belgian waffles and Spanish croquettes.
    Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Aside from the Portuguese barbecue foods at their welcome dinner, their wedding meal featured several traditional flavors, such as cod fritters and sausage, while the mains were more continental.
    Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Working one at a time, dip warm fritters in glaze, turning to coat.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Patties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patties. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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