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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The greasy spoon is a sublime choice, offering up great patties for under $10 since 2005.
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024
Think French onion soup but with solid, charred, smashed beef patties instead of beef stock.
—Neil Davey, theweek, 16 Sep. 2024
The American cheese was a velvety blanket over the patties, and the fresh diced onion and teeny pickle slices that spilled over the sides added a little zip to each bite.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2024
Each one contains a seasoned shrimp patty inside with a lemongrass, lime, and chili sauce on the side for dipping.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 28 June 2024
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024
Think French onion soup but with solid, charred, smashed beef patties instead of beef stock.
—Neil Davey, theweek, 16 Sep. 2024
The American cheese was a velvety blanket over the patties, and the fresh diced onion and teeny pickle slices that spilled over the sides added a little zip to each bite.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2024
Each one contains a seasoned shrimp patty inside with a lemongrass, lime, and chili sauce on the side for dipping.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 28 June 2024
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“Patty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patty. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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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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