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 My husband — who needed protein and calories but could consume only soft foods — was served chicken cutlets. Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Cut across to separate the halves to form 4 cutlets. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 This recipe does it one better by using quick-cooking cutlets. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 In addition, Hofbräu Pub will offer traditional German dishes such as its famous pork shank, salads and pretzels, and Bavarian specialties like pork roast, pork cutlets and Oktoberfest-style chicken. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026 Working in 2 batches and adding more oil between batches if needed, cook cutlets, turning halfway through, until deep golden brown, 6–8 minutes. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 Dinner is equally compelling, with dishes like Karoo lamb cutlets and milk tart mille-feuille, paired with stellar syrahs and chardonnays from the Cape. Mary Holland, Time, 12 Mar. 2026 Some of the most popular dishes are chicken cutlets, sausage and peppers, meatballs, penne, beef stew and the deep dish, Sicilian pizza. Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026 The restaurant’s chicken cutlets call for lamb fat, pork fat or pork belly to help add moisture and flavor to the ground chicken. Restaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutlets
Noun
  • Just off the lobby, Feuillage is the spot for teas, coffees and jewel-like cakes, from macarons filled with fresh raspberries and cream, to lemon tarts topped with a shimmer of gold leaf.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
  • There’s a love and appreciation of Maryland that goes beyond crab cakes and football; this is a place rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The hamburguesa aplastada, however, a fantastically fatty smash burger with two patties of dry-aged Prime beef and chorizo, began with a backyard burger and boyhood promise.
    Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The walkaround tasting will feature unlimited eats, from smash burgers — the trendy pancake-flat kind with cheese dribbling down a latticework of crispy edges — to classically juicy, skyscraper-thick patties, paired with snacks, liquor and desserts, Gonzalez says.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The daily happy hour menu also includes smaller bites under $10, like the $7 pibil croquettes and the $8 creamy ancho chile dip.
    Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Table service lunch ranges from lighter fare like swordfish ceviche to heartier options such as Ecuadorian Llapingacho potato croquettes, Galápagos carne colorada (marinated beef), or a whole roasted suckling pig.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This casual oceanfront eatery, which serves up everything from burgers and salads to conch fritters, is the most famous restaurant on the island and exceeds all the hype.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Sugar snap salad, cheesy green pea fritters, shrimp and pea pancakes, and more ways to load your spring dinner plan with all the peas.
    Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026

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“Cutlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlets. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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