patty

noun

pat·​ty ˈpa-tē How to pronounce patty (audio)
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

Examples of patty in a Sentence

the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet
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Flip patties and cook until browned and crusty on the second sides, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025 Among the Afro-Caribbean food and drink options inside the stadium were Jamaican beef patties, jerk chicken burgers, fruit punches and Supermalt. Nigerian supporter Cliff Ediale came while celebrating his 28th birthday. Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 1 June 2025 The tavern burger had a thick patty cooked to a perfect medium rare and a heap of pickles sandwiched between a Balthazar bun. Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025 Add six balls to the hot pan and immediately press down on them with a heavy spatula until the patties are 2 to 21/2 inches in diameter. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for patty

Word History

Etymology

French pâté pâté

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of patty was in 1660

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“Patty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patty. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

patty

noun
pat·​ty
variants also pattie
plural patties
1
: a little pie
2
: a small flat cake of chopped food
b
: a small flat candy

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