cutlet
pronunciation
How to pronounce cutlet in British English:
UK [ˈkʌtlət]
How to pronounce cutlet in American English:
US [ˈkʌtlət]
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- Noun:
- thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
Word Origin
- cutlet
- cutlet: see coast
- cutlet (n.)
- 1706, from French côtelette, from Old French costelette "little rib" (14c.), a double diminutive of coste "rib, side," from Latin costa (see coast (n.)); influenced by English cut.
Example
- 1. Then I 'll have the pork cutlet instead .
- 2. Shall we order prawns cutlet ?
- 3. Wiener schnitzel is a breaded and fried veal ( or pork ) cutlet .
- 4. I think our fish cutlet will be to your taste .
- 5. I 'm sure somebody would like another cutlet .