Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cutlet
Noun
/ˈkʌt.lət/
Definition
A small piece of meat that is cut from the whole, usually breaded and fried or cooked in some other way.
Examples
- She ordered a chicken cutlet for dinner.
- The restaurant is famous for its delicious veal cutlets.
- He prepared a tasty vegetable cutlet as a vegetarian option.
Meaning
A cutlet is often associated with a thin slice of meat or fish, but it can also refer to a fried patty made from ground meat or vegetables.
Synonyms
- fillet
- chop
- steak
- patty
