variants also pattie
as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet

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Recent Examples of patty 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 See All Example Sentences for patty

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“Patty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patty. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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