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 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 New York — After successfully remaking the Whopper, Burger King is now shifting its focus from patties to poultry. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 The Burger Barn dresses up its patties with heaping stacks of pastrami, though the classic cheeseburger is also a crowd-pleaser. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 The marrow adds decadence to what appears to be, at first glance, just another pair of smashed patties slipped inside a sesame seed bun. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 That’s aside from the other secret sauce, of course, which is DBS sauce — slathered on many of its patties. — Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 The starchy goodness is the best possible accompaniment to the moist, meaty patties CJ’s serves up. — Katie Akin, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026 Customers wanting to skip the bread can also get chicken breasts and beef patties wrapped in lettuce. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Dinner Time The Nest brings an upscale sensibility to the burger joint, with gourmet beef, bison, and black bean patties dressed in inventive combinations, plus a full menu of alternatives for anyone not in a burger mood. — John Godfrey Published, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patties
  1. cakes
  2. cutlets
  3. croquettes
  4. fritters
Noun
  • Jenner, known for splashing out on lavish events, turned to colorful rhinestone decor to celebrate the milestone, and even plastered gemstones across plastic cups and one of her two birthday cakes.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Seafood is the star of the show here—especially the shrimp and grits and crab cakes, which Bernthal says are a must-order.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of cakes
Noun
  • 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
  • This recipe works just as well with veal or pork cutlets using the same preparation method.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of cutlets
Noun
  • Starchy late-night snacks came out, too, including Belgian waffles and Spanish croquettes.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • With a menu touted as comfort food, there’s a selection of omelets, breakfast skillets and bowls featuring catfish and grits and salmon croquettes.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of croquettes
Noun
  • After spending years transforming the peas into golden fritters at the restaurant, Corbin now presents them as a salad.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Try one of the Greek wines by the glass, then several dishes — spreads like tzatziki and taramasalata, zucchini and feta fritters, and braised short rib with lemon potato puree (plus, from-scratch desserts like the seasonal cheesecake).
    — Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of fritters

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“Patties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patties. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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