patties

noun

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 Led and inspired by Chef Wayne Sharpe, this fast Jamaican restaurant serves iconic island meals like jerk chicken, jerk shrimp, vegan jerk, pineapple plantains, rice and peas, and Jamaican patties. — Alexandra Phelps july 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 His secret is the inclusion of some ground brisket in the patties, along with a splash of homemade hot sauce. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Brands like Beyond and Impossible make delicious burger patties without meat. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Place the meat patties directly over the heat source and close the grill lid. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Following the Oklahoma style, the team smashes Vidalia onions directly into the beef, making the patties superthin, then tops them with brown mustard, American cheese and pickles. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Fourth of July Potluck Classic smash burgers with a bit of Southern flair anchor the potluck with crispy tender patties and American cheese. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Brush this super-easy, 6-ingredient sauce on burger patties, chicken, or other meats for a punch of smoky flavor. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patties
  1. cakes
  2. cutlets
  3. croquettes
  4. fritters
Noun
  • From sweet, dense cakes and buttery cookies to snappy, fresh salads and savory side dishes, these colorful root veggies are at home on any menu.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • Dozens of people sat in lawn chairs in front of the big screen, cheering as the Bosnia and Herzegovina national anthem played, while others stood in a long line that stretched out of the front door to buy cakes, pastries and pitas.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of cakes
Noun
  • It's all drizzled over thin chicken cutlets that take just a few minutes to brown in a skillet.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • Cook the chicken in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan (the cutlets should fit snugly in a single layer) until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes for each side.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
Definition of cutlets
Noun
  • The stellar menu offers modern takes on indulgent dishes like ossobucco (with wheat rusk, truffle, and smoked celery-root cream), and sea bass (with avgolemono sauce, cod croquettes, and seaweed).
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • Every part of the animal ends up in a home—offcuts end up folded into croquettes, parts of all manner end up as old school charcuterie and fat from beef is turned into chicharron.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of croquettes
Noun
  • Ochre is the new everyday eatery focused on South African cuisine and local ingredients, from fresh West Coast mussels, venison and Cape Malay favorites, like bobotie, curries, and pumpkin fritters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • The bakery also makes apple fritters, vegan doughnuts and wheat-free doughnuts and serves Equator coffee.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 27 June 2026
Definition of fritters

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