pate
word
Definition
'Pate' has two main meanings: a type of smooth, spreadable paste made from meat or fish, often served as food, and the top or crown of a person's head.
Usage & Nuances
'Pate' (food) comes from French cuisine, now common in English menus; often pronounced 'pa-TAY'. As 'head', 'pate' is old-fashioned or humorous, mostly in literature or jokes. Don't confuse with 'patio' (outdoor space). Both usages are countable.
Spanish: paté - coronilla (cabeza)Portuguese (BR): patê - cocuruto (da cabeça)Portuguese (PT): patê - coroação (da cabeça)Chinese (Simplified): 肉酱 - 头顶Chinese (Traditional): 肉醬 - 頭頂Hindi: पाटे (मांस का पेस्ट) - सिर का ऊपरी हिस्साArabic: باتيه (معجون لحم) - قمة الرأس
Example Sentences
I spread some pate on my toast.
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The chef made chicken liver pate for the party.
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He was bald on the top of his pate.
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Would you like some more pate with your crackers?
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After years of wearing hats, his pate started to shine.
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I never expected to enjoy mushroom pate, but it's delicious!
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