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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The latter two are collected into patties that, after being dried in the relentless sun, make natural pectin for saguaro jam. Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025 The store also has food stations serving up burger-pizza (yes, that's hamburger patties on pizza), pasta, and sushi. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Another comes in the cooking process, which renders a double patty that's crispy on the outside but still tender on the inside. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 The Monterey Melt, a towering masterpiece of two beef patties smothered in melty cheese, grilled onions and peppers, and drizzled with Jalapeño Ranch, is sure to reignite passions. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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 18 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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