schnitzel

noun

schnit·​zel ˈshnit-səl 

: a seasoned and garnished veal cutlet

Examples of schnitzel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Holy cow, this schnitzel does not disappoint. —Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026

The menu specializes in steaks, along with German specialties such as Wiener schnitzel and dessert cocktails. —Ron Faiola, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026

The menu draws on international influences—pork schnitzel, Japanese noodle soup, chimichurri beef fillet—but my favorite dishes were rooted in place, including a simple local braised cabbage and a tangy sorbet made from baobab fruit. —Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026

Naschmarkt Campbell offers a pre-fixe three course dinner for $95, featuring options like homemade pretzel, bratwurst, chicken pot pie, jager schnitzel and vanilla souffle or apple strudel to finish. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025

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