patties

Definition of pattiesnext
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 The hamburguesa aplastada, however, a fantastically fatty smash burger with two patties of dry-aged Prime beef and chorizo, began with a backyard burger and boyhood promise. Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 The walkaround tasting will feature unlimited eats, from smash burgers — the trendy pancake-flat kind with cheese dribbling down a latticework of crispy edges — to classically juicy, skyscraper-thick patties, paired with snacks, liquor and desserts, Gonzalez says. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026 The starchy goodness is the best possible accompaniment to the moist, meaty patties CJ's serves up. Katie Akin, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026 The chef deep-fries his mushroom patties in avocado oil after coating them with acorn flour. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Instead of eating the premium patties, the couple stuffed the burgers into a large duffel, adding desserts snatched from the buffet, the blog added. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Wendy's has never outdone McDonald's in size or sales, either, but since its start in 1969, the chain with the square patties and the shakes too thick to be called shakes has had as big an impact as any other on the ways fast food is defined and sold around the world. Bob Vitale, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Cook burgers Place patties in the pan and do not move them. Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026 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. Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patties
Noun
  • At first glance, the breakfast buffet seems to be a rather average array of yogurt, cheeses, cold cuts, and scrambled eggs, but don’t sleep on the chef’s homemade cakes and pastries.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
  • But in joining a growing global hunt for ube, whose signature violet hue has taken over social media in drinks, cakes, and other sweets, Cesari realized that the actual root vegetable was much more elusive, particularly in the wake of its recent fame.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • My husband — who needed protein and calories but could consume only soft foods — was served chicken cutlets.
    Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Cut across to separate the halves to form 4 cutlets.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The daily happy hour menu also includes smaller bites under $10, like the $7 pibil croquettes and the $8 creamy ancho chile dip.
    Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Table service lunch ranges from lighter fare like swordfish ceviche to heartier options such as Ecuadorian Llapingacho potato croquettes, Galápagos carne colorada (marinated beef), or a whole roasted suckling pig.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • His wife, Janae, steps in with the apple fritters and cinnamon rolls.
    Jamiel Robinson, CBS News, 1 May 2026
  • Then, as the sun goes down, feast on tomato fritters, roast aubergine, and hard cheese and honey in the open courtyard of the restaurant in the ruins of the old part of town.
    Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026

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