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
• croquette
• fritter
• galette
• patty
• pattie

Examples of cutlet in a Sentence

a breaded veal cutlet

Recent Examples on the Web

The rise in popularity of condensed soups like cream of mushroom and cream of chicken in the 1960s promised an even easier version of this dish—and many simpler recipes still call for can of Campbell's over some simple cutlets. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025

Use It To Help Flatten Chicken Breasts Before pounding any meat to create cutlets, use wax paper in between it and your mallet to help avoid any unwanted stickiness and keep it in place. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025

Fry the cutlets, working in batches, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025

Fried cutlets and fried tempura were found out of refrigeration and measured too warm to be safe. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 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