as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a breaded veal cutlet

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Recent Examples of cutlet For a more kid-friendly variation, use chicken tenderloins instead of chicken cutlets. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 May 2025 The weapon, which Ukrainian authorities say was manufactured by North Korea, had slammed into the balcony where, just days before, the family was grilling marinated pork cutlets to celebrate the 44th birthday of Mr. Polishchuk’s wife, Anna Polishchuk. Oleksandra Mykolyshyn, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 Dishes such as a seasonal cutlet made with aralia shoot, zucchini flower, white asparagus, and Korean onion stalk exemplify this hyperlocal, sustainable focus. Leslie Patrick, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for cutlet
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Noun
  • Its scenic lakefront location is just the icing on the (salted caramel) cake.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
  • The annual friend trip to the lake often fell on Palevsky’s birthday, and Kardashian shared a series of throwback photos and videos of her friend blowing the candles on her cakes.
    Rachel McRady, People.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Flip patties and cook until browned and crusty on the second sides, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
  • Among the Afro-Caribbean food and drink options inside the stadium were Jamaican beef patties, jerk chicken burgers, fruit punches and Supermalt. Nigerian supporter Cliff Ediale came while celebrating his 28th birthday.
    Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • Located in a rustic centuries-old home shaded by a massive tree, this scenic venue has mastered the art of hearty Canarian cuisine, with Ibérico ham croquettes, crispy parrotfish, and savory chickpea stew all gracing the menu.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • In their restaurant 95% of ingredients are produced by members of the cooperative and are used to create dishes such as nettle and dandelion croquettes, or artichokes stuffed with hazelnuts.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Cutlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlet. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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