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cutlet

noun
cut·​let | \ ˈkÉ™t-lÉ™t How to pronounce cutlet (audio) \

Definition of cutlet

1 : a small slice of meat a veal cutlet
2 : a flat croquette of chopped meat or fish

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Synonyms for cutlet

Synonyms

cake, croquette, fritter, galette, patty (also pattie)

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Examples of cutlet in a Sentence

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The menu is strong on food as entertainment, such as a fried chicken cutlet the size of a plate (a homage to Taiwan’s Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken chain) and a tube of meat and sticky rice called Sausage Party. Julia Moskin, New York Times, "A New Generation of Chefs Reframes Taiwanese Cuisine in America," 11 June 2019 She was known for her spaghetti sauce, bread pudding, chicken cutlets and hearty laugh. courant.com, "Mary Formica," 23 July 2019 The breaded cutlet comes out dry, underseasoned, lifeless. Bill Addison, latimes.com, "Is Spago relevant? Our critic talks through three (very different) recent meals," 27 June 2019 Cook 4 cutlets until browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Allison Fishman, Woman's Day, "Sautéed Chicken Cutlets and Cherry Tomatoes with Spinach Orzo," 26 Apr. 2013 But already bioengineers are taking on the next tougher challenge: growing structured cuts of meat like a steak or a chicken cutlet. Natalie R. Rubio, The Conversation, "So far cultured meat has been burgers – the next big challenge is animal-free steaks," 5 July 2019 Cut each breast horizontally in half to make 4 thin cutlets, then pound to 1/4 inch thick. The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Seared Coconut-Lime Chicken with Snap Pea Slaw," 6 May 2019 Give your usual chicken dinner a Southern spin by using grits to coat your cutlets. Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Spiced Grit-Fried Chicken Cutlets," 28 May 2019 Spread flour on a large plate and lightly dredge cutlets; add to pan. Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Meat & greet: It’s time to restore the butcher shop tradition," 5 June 2018

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First Known Use of cutlet

1682, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for cutlet

French côtelette, from Old French costelette, diminutive of coste rib, side, from Latin costa — more at coast

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cutlet

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English Language Learners Definition of cutlet

: a small, thin slice of meat
chiefly British : chopped vegetables, nuts, etc., that are pressed together into a flat shape, covered with bread crumbs, and fried in oil

cutlet

noun
cut·​let | \ ˈkÉ™t-lÉ™t How to pronounce cutlet (audio) \

Kids Definition of cutlet

1 : a small thin slice of meat
2 : meat, fish, or vegetables pressed into a flat piece, covered with bread crumbs, and fried in oil

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