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

• cake
• croquette
• cutlet
• fritter
• galette

Examples of patty in a Sentence

the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet

Recent Examples on the Web

While the patty itself hit all the right spots, that cashew dill cheese is the most impressive component, with a supercreamy and slightly tangy flavor. —Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025

The video shows a serious Red, focused on flipping the patties under the watchful eye of Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam. While Sexyy Red flips the burgers, another member of the kitchen staff covers them with cheese. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025

The Double Char includes two chargrilled beef patties, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise on a toasted bun. —Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025

Lightly oil both sides of the chilled patties and season with salt and pepper. —Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2025

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