patty
/ˈpæti/
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Also seen as: patties
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A flattened portion of ground meat or a vegetarian equivalent, usually round but sometimes square in shape.
NounRegister: US
Examples
The cook fried the hamburger patty, then put it in a bun.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A pastry with various fillings and spices baked inside a flaky shell, often tinted golden yellow with an egg yolk mixture or turmeric.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “patty” mean?
A flattened portion of ground meat or a vegetarian equivalent, usually round but sometimes square in shape.
Is “patty” formal or informal?
patty is generally US.