patty shell


noun
  1. a cup-shaped shell of light, flaky pastry, for serving vegetable, fish, or meat mixtures, usually with a sauce.

Origin of patty shell

1
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Words Nearby patty shell

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How to use patty shell in a sentence

  • When cold put two or three oysters and a little sauce in each patty-shell, serve with lettuce and French dressing.