schnitzel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of schnitzel
1850–55, < German: a shaving, derivative of schnitzeln to whittle
Vocabulary lists containing schnitzel
World Cuisine - Introductory
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Example Sentences
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When you get hungry, take a quick walk to Checker Hall, a neighborhood bar and restaurant that serves California-Mediterranean food such as skewers, turkish chicken and chicken schnitzel.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
For fine dining, head to Vintage where modern seasonal fare is served in a cozy cabin, or to the Ram, which has delivered comforting classics like pork-tenderloin schnitzel since 1937.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
But their fried chicken sandwich — made with crumbed chicken schnitzel, tarragon butter, lettuce and housemade pickle mayo on a steamed potato bun — is their bestseller.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2025
Klaus Rainer Röhl’s German-language dictionary includes an entry on a pork schnitzel with a questionable name and another on the word acceptance.
From Slate • Jan. 5, 2025
Wolfson faced about again and essayed to tackle his schnitzel.
From The Competitive Nephew by Glass, Montague
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