patty
Translation
patty, burger
Examples
The burger has a beef patty.
The burger has a beef patty.
She made vegetable patties for dinner.
She made vegetable patties for dinner.
Grammar Patterns
a ((type of)) patty a flat, round piece of minced food I'll have a chicken patty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: burger, cake, cutlet
Etymology
From French 'pâté', which originally referred to something enclosed in a pastry crust.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'patting' down the ground meat with your hands to form a flat, round patty.