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

To the hummus flatbread, add your cooked falafel, then use a fork to gently smash and disperse the chickpea patties, if desired. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025

Refrigerate for 10 minutes, and then form into 4 patties. —Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025

One of the most popular events of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival kicked off with cool breezes and hot burgers, and two burger joints from Argentine owners earning prizes for their perfect patties. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025

Either or both of those toppings can be prepared while the patties are chilling. —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