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 of cutlet

• cake
• patty

Examples of cutlet in a Sentence

a breaded veal cutlet

Recent Examples on the Web

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

To keep the first batch of cutlets warm, preheat the oven to 200°F. —Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025

Philly cheesesteaks are also on the menu, as are chicken cutlet, meatball and veggie sandwich options. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Nov. 2025

Bring it all together: Transfer the fried chicken to the prepared baking sheet and top with the sauce, about ¼ cup of sauce per cutlet (reserve any extra sauce for serving), mozzarella cheese and remaining ¼ cup of parmesan cheese. —Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 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