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

After a few runs, settle in for a hearty lunch of schnitzel and spinach dumplings cooked in brown butter sauce at Filzalm, a cozy mountain hut perched 4,265 feet above sea level.

From The Wall Street Journal

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