patty

noun

pat·​ty ˈpa-tē 

variants or less commonly pattie

plural patties

1

: a little pie

2

a

: a small flat cake of chopped food

a hamburger patty

b

: a small flat candy

a peppermint patty

3

: patty shell

Synonyms of patty

• cake
• cutlet

Examples of patty in a Sentence

the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet

Recent Examples on the Web

Since 1970, this takeout spot has been obliging Wakefield with Jamaican patties done by the book. —Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026

The result is this Double Bacon-Cheddar Burger, which has cheese and bacon both in and on the burger's patties. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

The extra surface area allowed each patty to develop more browning, resulting in a delicately crisp exterior. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2026

The massive beef patty is made from a grind of two different Wagyu cuts, Prime New York strip and chuck steak. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French pâté pâté

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing patty

• patty-cake
• patty shell

Rhymes for patty

• batty
• catty
• chatty
• fatty
• natty
• pattie
• ratty
• tatty

Kids Definition

patty

noun

pat·​ty

variants also pattie

ˈpat-ē 

plural patties

1

: a little pie

2

: a small flat cake of chopped food

b

: a small flat candy