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 Anyone firing up the grill this summer already knows hamburger patties and steaks are expensive, but the latest numbers show prices have climbed increasingly fast. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025 Croquettes or patties: Egg yolks will help bind the mixtures while adding a smooth, rich texture. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 July 2025 Even lean ground beef is considerably higher in fat than chicken though, at 10 g of fat in a 3-ounce patty compared to chicken's 3.57 g.11 A 3-ounce lean ground beef patty has 184 calories, about 62 more than the same size portion of chicken breast. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025 Whereas some burger cooks smash the heck out of patties on the griddle, NADC Burger is made with a bit of a gentler process, rendering a crisp, browned patty that's still tender inside. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for patty
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Noun
  • Be sure to bake this cake in a pan that can go under the broiler.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
  • This deconstructed upside down cake improved on the classic Dole Whip with a moist and crunchy chunk of cinnamony cake and even more pineapple flavor.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • Her favorite is the Buto Hot Sandwich with chicken cutlets, pink sauce, pesto and fresh mozzarella.
    Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
  • The meat cutlet is often larger than the bun, leading to its distinctive appearance.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025

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“Patty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patty. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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