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Definition of schnitzel

schnitzel

/ˈʃnɪtsəl/
schnit · zel
Plural:schnitzels
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• noun

1

A thin slice of meat, typically veal, pork, or chicken, that is tenderized, breaded, and pan-fried.

Example

"For dinner, we enjoyed authentic Wiener schnitzel served with a slice of lemon and a warm potato salad."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from German 'Schnitzel' (slice, cutlet), a diminutive of 'Schnitz' (slice), which derives from the verb 'schneiden' meaning 'to cut'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schnitzel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schnitzel
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