patties

noun

plural of patty
as in cakes
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 patties One of its hallmarks is a second bottom bun separating the two burger patties. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2026 The patties are made with a secret family recipe featuring a Romanian blend of spices. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 Delicious food — Jamaican patties, raspberry tarts, Nigerian-style goat, salmon tamales — scented the streets. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Unlike many major fast-food chains, In-N-Out does not freeze its beef patties or produce, KTLA reported. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 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 Squares of cardboard were pinned under burger patties to reinforce plumpness; motor oil was poured over pancakes so as not to overly moisten them. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patties
  1. cakes
  2. cutlets
  3. croquettes
  4. fritters
Noun
  • Waiters in Tom Ford tuxedos, meanwhile, passed around crab cakes and spicy rigatoni—the signature dish of Carbone’s eponymous restaurant.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The menu features pub-style American fare such as wings, nachos, tacos, crab cakes and Carolina crawfish dip, while the bar serves cocktails, beer and liquor.
    — Evan Moore October 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of cakes
Noun
  • Substitute the chicken breasts for cutlets for less prep work and faster cooking time.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
  • If pork sounds better to you, consider these lemony sautéed cutlets or our crispy pork cutlets, either of which would complement the dish without overpowering its delicate flavor.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cutlets
Noun
  • Only light regional dishes and bites such as croquettes, Cinco Jotas ham, cheese, and quince, along with Rioja Alavesa wine, are served for lunch or supper via the Delicatessen or Egukzi Soro Bar and Garden (or room service).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The à la carte menu include standouts like squid ink croquettes and shrimp toast, but the seven-course Chef’s Journey is the best introduction to León’s style.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of croquettes
Noun
  • Apple fritters are a fresh taste of fall in a cinnamon sugar crust.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Our custom is inclusive, allowing for rolls, buns, fritters, crumb cakes, muffins, twists, knots, and baked goods in any size, shape, or style.
    — Sean Carlson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of fritters

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“Patties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patties. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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