burger patty

Meaning

1. 1nouncountable

   A flat, round portion of ground meat, or a meat-free substitute, that is cooked and served inside a bun.

   Grammar: Has a plural: two burger patties.

   Patterns

   • grill a burger patty
   • a burger patty made from something

   He pressed the beef into a thick burger patty before putting it on the grill.

   The restaurant offers a burger patty made from black beans for vegetarians.

   Cook each burger patty for about four minutes on each side.

Word forms

Common combinations

grill a burger patty

Grill a burger patty over medium heat so it stays juicy.

beef burger patty

A beef burger patty needs a little salt before cooking.

veggie burger patty

The veggie burger patty was made from lentils and oats.

flip the burger patty

Flip the burger patty only once to keep it from falling apart.

frozen burger patty

A frozen burger patty should be thawed before cooking.

thick burger patty

The diner is known for its thick burger patty.

Synonyms and how they differ

burger

A burger usually means the entire sandwich, with bun and toppings, whereas the burger patty is just the cooked disc inside it.

hamburger patty

Hamburger patty means the same thing but sounds slightly more formal or older.

beefburger

Beefburger is a British word that can name either the patty or the whole item, and it is now less common than burger.

patty

Patty alone is shorter and can also refer to small round cakes of fish or vegetables, so burger patty is clearer.

Word family

burger noun

a patty in a bun, or the patty itself

hamburger noun

the full original name for a burger

cheeseburger noun

a burger topped with melted cheese

patty noun

a small flat cake of chopped food

Commonly confused: burger patty or burger?

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