schnitzel

American  

[shnit-suhl] / ˈʃnɪt səl /

noun

1. a cutlet, especially of veal.

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schnitzel British  

/ ˈʃnɪtsəl /

noun

1. a thin slice of meat, esp veal See also Wiener schnitzel

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Etymology

Origin of schnitzel

1850–55, < German: a shaving, derivative of schnitzeln to whittle

Example Sentences

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

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

“We first put schnitzel on the menu during the colder months,” says Star.

From Seattle Times

There are many ways to make pork chops: smothered, roasted, deep fried, boneless katsu, schnitzel — the list goes on!

From Seattle Times

An insurance agent in a flowered blouse, she squeezed in among platters of schnitzel and frothy beers for her first visit to the AfD, the German initials by which the party is known.

From New York Times