1. a smooth paste made from finely chopped or ground meat, fish, or vegetables, often served as an appetizer
2. the top of a person’s head
Usage: informal; somewhat humorous

Examples

• The restaurant served chicken liver pate with crackers.
• She spread the mushroom pate on toast points.
• The chef prepared a delicious salmon pate for the party.
• He rubbed his bald pate thoughtfully.
• The old man’s shiny pate gleamed in the sunlight.
• The waiter recommended the duck pate as a starter.