Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patty
Noun
/ˈpæti/
Definition
A small, flat, rounded piece of food, usually made of ground meat or vegetables.
Examples
- The chef prepared a juicy beef patty for the burger.
- She used lentils to make a vegetarian patty.
- For dinner, we enjoyed chicken patties with a side of vegetables.
Meaning
The term ‘patty’ often refers to a portion of meat or a meat substitute that has been formed into a round shape and is commonly cooked by grilling, frying, or baking.
Synonyms
- cake
- disk
- burger
- fritter
