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Parts of Speech:
Noun
Definitions:
- A small, flat cake of minced food, especially meat.
- A diminutive of the female given name Patricia.
Pronunciations:
Origin and Usage:
The word "patty" originated from the Old French word "paté" which means "pie". It was first used in English in the 17th century to describe a small, flat cake of minced meat. Today, it is commonly used to describe any small, flat cake of minced food, such as a hamburger patty or a fish patty.
Synonyms:
- Cake
- Burger
- Meatloaf
- Hash brown
Related Words:
- Bacon
- Bread
- Brown
- Berry
- Beard
Example Sentences:
- She made delicious beef patties for dinner.
- Patty is a popular nickname for girls named Patricia.