# Patti

/ˈpæti/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/patti
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a thin, flat strip of material used in construction or medicine. You might see this word used for a bandage or a piece of wood used to support a structure.

For teachers: a thin strip or band of material, such as wood, metal, or fabric. In a medical context, refers to a bandage or compress; in construction, refers to a lath or supporting strip.

## Examples

- The doctor applied a patti to the wound.
- The workers used a wooden patti to reinforce the frame of the old door.
- In traditional architecture, the patti serves as a decorative yet functional band that separates different sections of the wall or ceiling.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in South Asian English to refer to a bandage or a strip of material.

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