pate

[peɪt]

pate Definition

• 1. the top of a person's head
• 2. a type of meat paste made from liver, often served as an appetizer

Using pate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He has a bald pate.

• Example

  The chef prepared a delicious pate for the party.

pate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pate

• crown
• scalp
• cranium
• head

Phrases with pate

• pate de foie gras

  a luxury food product made of the liver of a duck or goose that has been specially fattened

  Example

  The restaurant serves pate de foie gras with toast points.

• pate brisee

  a type of pastry dough used in many French and European desserts

  Example

  The baker used pate brisee to make the crust for the apple tart.

• pate a choux

  a light pastry dough used to make cream puffs, eclairs, and other pastries

  Example

  The chef used pate a choux to make the cream puffs for the dessert tray.

Origins of pate

from Old French 'paste', meaning 'paste'

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Summary: pate in Brief

The term 'pate' [peɪt] refers to the top of a person's head or a type of meat paste made from liver. It is often served as an appetizer. Examples include 'He has a bald pate.' and 'The chef prepared a delicious pate for the party.' 'Pate' extends into phrases like 'pate de foie gras,' a luxury food product made of the liver of a duck or goose, and 'pate brisee,' a type of pastry dough used in many French and European desserts.