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Definition of cutlet

cutlet

/ˈkʌt.lət/
cut · let
Plural:cutlets
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• noun

1

A thin slice of meat (especially veal, pork, or chicken) or a small chop cut from the rib or leg, often coated in breadcrumbs and fried or grilled.

Example

"She pounded the chicken cutlet until it was thin and even before dredging it in seasoned breadcrumbs."

2

A flat, savory patty or croquette made from minced meat, fish, mashed vegetables, or legumes, shaped like a meat cutlet and fried.

Example

"The street vendor served spicy potato and pea cutlets alongside fresh mint chutney."

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• Rhymes for cutlet

• Nearby Words

cutlass
cutlassfish
cutlery
cutlet
cutoff
cutoffs
cutout

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from French côtelette, a double diminutive of Old French coste ('rib'), ultimately from Latin costa ('rib, side'); the English spelling was altered by folk-etymological association with the verb cut.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cutlet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cutlet
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