1. plural of pate: the top of the head
Usage: somewhat formal or literary
2. plural of pâté: rich spreads made from finely chopped or pureed seasoned meat
Usage: culinary term

Examples

• The barber carefully shaved their pates.
• The old men’s bald pates gleamed in the sunlight.
• The deli offered several different pates for the appetizer platter.
• She spread the chicken pate on crackers for the guests.
• The restaurant served pates made from duck and goose liver.
• Their shiny pates were visible from across the room.