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 of patty

• cake
• cutlet

Examples of patty in a Sentence

the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet

Recent Examples on the Web

When the oil is shimmering, add the pork and press into a large patty. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Roll them into balls, flatten into patties, or form into cylinders. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 7 Sep. 2026

In late August, Mayor Mamdani hosted a celebration of Caribbean culture at Gracie Mansion with plenty of patties and jerk chicken to go around. — Reshma B, VIBE.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Others, including Jamaican beef patties and chicken quesadillas, can be prepped ahead so weekday mornings require little more than packing and going. — Anna Hezel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

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