cutlets

Definition of cutletsnext
plural of cutlet
as in cakes
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a breaded veal cutlet

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Recent Examples of cutlets Cloaked in a perfect-from-the-jar marinara sauce and topped with thick slices of mozzarella cheese, crispy chicken cutlets turn golden and bubbly under the oven's broiler. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 Divide reserved marinara mixture between cutlets and spread nearly to edges of each. Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Bread chicken cutlets, give them a quick fry, then slide them into a baking dish. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
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Noun
  • One of the classic American cakes is called a 1-2-3-4 cake, which, much like pound cake, gets its name from the proportion of ingredients used to make it.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
  • While working full-time as an executive assistant, Caswell started experimenting with baking her own cakes as a hobby.
    Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper evenly over the patties.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Raw beef patties were stored over cooked beans.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado January 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Recent items include butternut squash Milanese, pickled mushroom croquettes and caramelized apple olive oil cake.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Fries, crispy potato balls, potato chips, and croquettes are other good finger-food ideas.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • After an afternoon of perusing the shops, stop at High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill for the island's best conch fritters.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
  • For dessert, sample the apple fritters and fruit tarts.
    Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

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“Cutlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlets. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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