cutlet

noun

ˈkət-lət How to pronounce cutlet (audio)
Definition of cutletnext
as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a breaded veal cutlet

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Recent Examples of cutlet The Uptown sandwich shop Francolini's, which uses eggs in its cooked cutlets and aiolis, is adding a 50 cent charge to every standard order, the restaurant announced last week, as well as a 5% charge on catering orders. — Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025 If needed, transfer cutlets to a ziplock bag and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound cutlets to 1/2-inch thick. — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025 Cloaked in a perfect-from-the-jar marinara sauce and topped with thick slices of mozzarella cheese, crispy chicken cutlets turn golden and bubbly under the oven's broiler. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 Fieri’s tenders are wide and flat, resembling pounded and breaded chicken cutlets. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cutlet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutlet
  1. cake
  2. patty
  3. croquette
Noun
  • So cakes lent itself more to that than anything else.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The range of meats and fish, herbs and spices, jams, fruit and vegetables, sauces and oils, chocolates, cakes and cheeses is impressive.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of cake
Noun
  • Gently form 2-ounce patties or oblongs and place them in the oil.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Lightly form the salmon mixture into 2-ounce balls or patties and put each one into the oil, about an inch apart.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of patty
Noun
  • Executive chef Elliot Patti’s menu highlights dishes that Clara, a world traveler, might have offered at her home, including Welsh rarebit, a cipollini and pear tatin, and short rib croquettes.
    — Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Paloma is a stunning restaurant and perfect for a light lunch with a menu of small plates and tapas such as croquettes, albondigas, hummus, shrimp, chicken skewers and more.
    — Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2025
Definition of croquette

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