schnitzel

noun

schnit·​zel ˈshnit-səl 

: a seasoned and garnished veal cutlet

Examples of schnitzel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These schnitzels are not made in-house. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026

The result is a signature light and crispy texture around the schnitzel. — Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026

Larger plates include a catch of the day, a Tomahawk and chicken schnitzel. — Connie Ogle updated May 5, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026

Expect regional dishes like schnitzel, local trout, and char. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German Schnitzel, literally, "shaving, chip" (originally regional German—Austria—in the sense "veal cutlet"), diminutive of Schnitz "shaving," going back to Middle High German sniz, snitz, derivative of snitzen "to carve," going back to Germanic *snittōn-, iterative derivative of *snīþan- "to cut" — more at schneid

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing schnitzel

• Wiener schnitzel