cutlet

noun

cut·​let ˈkət-lət 

1

: a small slice of meat

a veal cutlet

2

: a flat croquette of chopped meat or fish

Synonyms

• cake
• pattie
• patty
• croquette

Examples of cutlet in a Sentence

a breaded veal cutlet

Recent Examples on the Web

Thin pork chops or cutlets: These can dry out or toughen quickly. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025

The cutlet game is also strong at the new Cheongdam Food Hall on Spring Mountain Road at Durango Drive, where Namsan Tonkatsu serves Korean cutlets right next to where Curry Ya serves Japanese cutlets. —Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Katsu sando, Japan ed pork cutlet – pounded and breaded with panko and tucked into a fluffy Japanese white milk bread called shokupan – is the base for this cult-favorite, convenience store snack from Japan. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2025

Using chicken cutlets helps this dish cook up quickly on hurried nights. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cutlet

• chatelet

Kids Definition

cutlet

noun

cut·​let ˈkət-lət 

1

: a small slice of meat

veal cutlets

2

: a piece of food shaped like a cutlet