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 menu includes game sausage Benedict, ground elk patties, corn cakes and more. Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 The company conducted an extensive investigation and found that its beef patties were not the culprit; rather, onions from one of its suppliers were contaminated with E.coli bacteria. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 The fast-food giant also grills its beef patties for exactly 42 seconds. The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024 The sandwich was served on a Big Mac bun and featured two tempura battered chicken patties, Big Mac sauce, cheese, lettuce and pickle slices. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024 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 30 Jan. 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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