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 The Uptown sandwich shop Francolini's, which uses eggs in its cooked cutlets and aiolis, is adding a 50 cent charge to every standard order, the restaurant announced last week, as well as a 5% charge on catering orders. Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025 If needed, transfer cutlets to a ziplock bag and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound cutlets to 1/2-inch thick. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025 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, 11 Jan. 2025 Fieri’s tenders are wide and flat, resembling pounded and breaded chicken cutlets. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cutlet
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Noun
  • So cakes lent itself more to that than anything else.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The range of meats and fish, herbs and spices, jams, fruit and vegetables, sauces and oils, chocolates, cakes and cheeses is impressive.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While the patty itself hit all the right spots, that cashew dill cheese is the most impressive component, with a supercreamy and slightly tangy flavor.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The video shows a serious Red, focused on flipping the patties under the watchful eye of Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam. While Sexyy Red flips the burgers, another member of the kitchen staff covers them with cheese.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Executive chef Elliot Patti’s menu highlights dishes that Clara, a world traveler, might have offered at her home, including Welsh rarebit, a cipollini and pear tatin, and short rib croquettes.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Paloma is a stunning restaurant and perfect for a light lunch with a menu of small plates and tapas such as croquettes, albondigas, hummus, shrimp, chicken skewers and more.
    Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2025

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“Cutlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlet. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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