Definition of cutletnext
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 Traditionally featuring thin chicken cutlets that are breaded and fried until golden, nestled in tomato sauce, and covered with a blanket of cheese, it’s got a whole lot to love. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025 Chicken cutlets are browned and topped with fresh mozzarella and a bruschetta-style topping, making this dish impressive enough for company, but easy enough for a weeknight. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025 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 Or lose the mustard, add garlic, Pecorino Romano, and parsley to the breadcrumbs, and make my mother-in-law’s Italian cutlets. Literary Hub, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cutlet
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Noun
  • She was accused of misleading her 28 million Instagram followers over a charity fundraiser involving pandoro, a brioche-style Veronese cake typically eaten by Italian families at Christmas.
    Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 15 Jan. 2026
  • In addition to its custom cakes, the bakery offers pastries, cookies and seasonal treats.
    Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Its vegetarian Famous Veggie burger packs fiber from a patty made with black beans, quinoa and walnuts.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
  • McDonald's has made the Big Arch — a massive double-patty burger — a permanent menu item in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026

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“Cutlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlet. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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