schnitzelPronunciation: /ˈʃnɪtz(ə)l/Definition of schnitzel noun a thin slice of veal or other light meat, coated in breadcrumbs and fried: they are known for their soups and schnitzels a chicken schnitzelOrigin:from German Schnitzel, literally 'slice'schnitzel in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of schnitzel in the US English dictionary