1
: a small slice of meat
a veal cutlet
2
: a flat croquette of chopped meat or fish
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Examples of cutlet in a Sentence
a breaded veal cutlet
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Similiar to its two other Philadelphia locations, the sandwich shop will have authentic Italian hoagies, including veggie and chicken cutlet options.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Traditionally featuring thin chicken cutlets that are breaded and fried until golden, nestled in tomato sauce, and covered with a blanket of cheese, it’s got a whole lot to love.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Chicken cutlets are browned and topped with fresh mozzarella and a bruschetta-style topping, making this dish impressive enough for company, but easy enough for a weeknight.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Place it on the stovetop to steam fish, shallow-fry chicken cutlets, and sauté winter vegetables, or toss it in the oven to roast a pork tenderloin or bake fruit cobbler.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Traditionally featuring thin chicken cutlets that are breaded and fried until golden, nestled in tomato sauce, and covered with a blanket of cheese, it’s got a whole lot to love.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Chicken cutlets are browned and topped with fresh mozzarella and a bruschetta-style topping, making this dish impressive enough for company, but easy enough for a weeknight.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Place it on the stovetop to steam fish, shallow-fry chicken cutlets, and sauté winter vegetables, or toss it in the oven to roast a pork tenderloin or bake fruit cobbler.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Cutlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutlet. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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cutlet
noun
cut·let
ˈkət-lət 
1
: a small slice of meat
veal cutlets
2
: a piece of food shaped like a cutlet
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