patties

Definition of pattiesnext
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 The dish was popularized in the western Oklahoma City suburb of El Reno, where Ross Davis first piled slivered onions onto thin beef patties at his Hamburger Inn. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026 His restaurants were known for big burgers — not smashburgers but thick, juicy patties. Connie Ogle updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026 Take on the Main Street Monster Burger, three 16-ounce patties on a giant bun. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 The Wagyu patties lean more Panamanian than Jamaican in presentation, shaped like plump half moons with scalloped edges. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 Since 1970, this takeout spot has been obliging Wakefield with Jamaican patties done by the book. Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026 The company also sells pre-cooked frozen egg patties for breakfast sandwiches, and breakfast burritos. Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Mar. 2025 The meat is formed into oblong shapes, instead of round patties, and served with tzatziki sauce. Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025 According to Freddy's, the Original Double comes standard with two patties, two slices of cheese, mustard, onion slices and pickle planks. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
  • Perkins, who works out of her home kitchen, got her start baking cakes for friends and has since made them for an array of celebrity clients including Tunde Adebimpe (frontman for the band TV on the Radio), Japanese American singer Mitski and British singer Suki Waterhouse.
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
  • Made-to-order cakes are also available, but may cost more based on frosting and decoration choices.
    Eva Flowe May 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The Italian dish usually features thin chicken cutlets topped with prosciutto and sage, and Keenan adds jelly to it.
    Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
  • My husband — who needed protein and calories but could consume only soft foods — was served chicken cutlets.
    Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Guests were served with canapés prepared by executive head chef Debjit Dass, including beef tartare on potato terrine and rarebit croquettes, with a live oyster station and a dessert spread of summer berry tartlets, macarons, orange cake, and Victoria sponge.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
  • This recipe calls for bhaja moshla, a roasted spice mix that gives the croquettes their signature flavor.
    Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These fritters are similar to hush puppies, but lighter and full of fresh corn flavor.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • His wife, Janae, steps in with the apple fritters and cinnamon rolls.
    Jamiel Robinson, CBS News, 1 May 2026

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“Patties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patties. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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