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à la carte
adverb or adjective
ˌä-lə-ˈkärt
ˌa-lə-
variants
or less commonly a la carte
: according to a menu or list that prices items separately
Examples of à la carte in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The dining room’s a la carte menu features modern takes on both street food and classic dishes.
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2023
On the other side of the lounge, there’s another restaurant upstairs with an a la carte menu featuring things like omelets, steak, pasta dishes, and vegetarian curries prepared to order.
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Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Feb. 2023
The Tusks are planning to add lunch service and an a la carte menu (right now there’s just the $360 tasting menu, with an optional $295 wine pairing).
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2023
The kitchen is led by the young, handsome and talented chef Alessandro Buffolino, who has designed an a la carte menu that hits all the classics but also promises creativity and offers a fresh approach to traditional ingredients.
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Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2023
An a la carte menu and other specials will also be offered.
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Dallas News, 9 Dec. 2022
At Damian, the menu is a la carte, but the restaurant continues the theme of sourcing the best components for each dish, while also looking across the Pacific to Japan for inspiration.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 26 Feb. 2023
The dinner menu will be a la carte and will have suggestions for wine pairings.
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Journal Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2023
While their current business model is a la carte, Gupta and Medina Jacobson are working on rolling out a holiday subscription, where customers can opt to automatically receive boxes every few months.
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Zareen Syed, chicagotribune.com, 25 Aug. 2021
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Word History
Etymology
French, by the bill of fare
First Known Use
1816, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near à la carte
Cite this Entry
“à la carte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%C3%A0%20la%20carte. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
à la carte
adverb or adjective
variants
also a la carte
ˌal-ə-ˈkärt
ˌäl-
: with a separate price for each item on the menu or list
an à la carte dinner
Etymology
from French à la carte, literally "by the bill of fare"
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