patty shell

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of patty shell¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg