cutlet

noun

ˈkət-lət How to pronounce cutlet (audio)
Definition of cutletnext
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 They are known for their bagel sandwiches with breakfast options or deli meat and chicken cutlet options. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026 For me, cutlets must be paired with cold cuts to qualify. — Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 On day two of the first Test of this summer, players could choose from chargrilled chipotle chicken supreme, teriyaki salmon fillet, chargrilled lamb cutlets or tomato and mozzarella gnocchi. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 6 June 2026 Sprinkle each cutlet with salt and pepper to taste. — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cutlet
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  1. cake
  2. patty
Noun
  • This Paige Shoulder Bag is selling like hot cakes, so much so that the baby blue style is already sold out.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Dessert consisted of cotton candy by La Belle Delight Catering Service, a dessert bar from SugarRush Studios, with custom pictures of the twins on select items, and birthday cakes from Special Cakes LA.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of cake
Noun
  • The Spot At The Spot in Las Vegas, a double patty, house bacon, lettuce, tomato, blue cheese crumbles on a brioche bun.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • New York — After successfully remaking the Whopper, Burger King is now shifting its focus from patties to poultry.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of patty

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“Cutlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlet. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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