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 Don’t be tempted to turn the patties over more than once or press on the meat because the moisture will seep out. The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026 Cut tomato salad, chicken and beef patties were slightly above proper holding temperature inside the facility’s reach-in cooler. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026 From the outside, the company’s expansion might seem scattershot, but the truth is that Juici Patties’ leadership relies on a three-part filter to tell them where the brand’s famed patties will land next. Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026 The new Cowboy Ranch Double Burger features two patties, ranch sauce, Whiskey River BBQ sauce, crispy onion straws, American cheese, and lettuce on a sesame seed bun. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026 Hamburger patties cooked until there was no pink left in them. Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026 Burgers, patties and pancakes are also accommodated. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026 One of the favorite Grindhouse Killer Burgers features cheddar cheese, Applewood bacon and two patties. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 17 Jan. 2026 The two-ounce, $2 fresh patties beg to be doubled up, with a slice of homemade pie or a chocolate milkshake on the side. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
  • One of the classic American cakes is called a 1-2-3-4 cake, which, much like pound cake, gets its name from the proportion of ingredients used to make it.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
  • While working full-time as an executive assistant, Caswell started experimenting with baking her own cakes as a hobby.
    Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Cloaked in a perfect-from-the-jar marinara sauce and topped with thick slices of mozzarella cheese, crispy chicken cutlets turn golden and bubbly under the oven's broiler.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Divide reserved marinara mixture between cutlets and spread nearly to edges of each.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Fries, crispy potato balls, potato chips, and croquettes are other good finger-food ideas.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
  • The croquettes were sold online and through retailers in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The region’s North African influences (Tunisia lies just across the coast) are acutely manifest in its cuisine—San Vito Lo Capo hosts an annual couscous festival and chickpea fritters, pistachios, and spices such as saffron and cinnamon feature across many of its restaurants’ menus.
    Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Menus across the resort will continue to evolve, but early standouts at El Bembé, a concept inspired by the food kiosks that dot Puerto Rico’s beaches, include octopus tostones and sorullitos de maíz (corn fritters) topped with a savory cheese sauce straight from Rosado’s grandmother’s recipe book.
    Amber Kallor, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

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“Patties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patties. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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