Definition of à la carte in English:

à la carte

adjective a la ˈkɑːtɑː lɑː ˈkɑːt

(in a restaurant) referring to food that can be ordered as separate items, rather than part of a set meal.
an à la carte menu
Example sentencesExamples
- Minimum A La Carte order for delivery is two meals
- After a two-year hiatus, Avon Old Farms Inn restaurant has brought back its a la carte menus for lunch and dinner, and has resurrected its Sunday brunch.
- This is our A La Carte menu: you can select as many items as you need.

Origin

Early 19th century: French, literally 'according to the (menu) card'.

Definition of à la carte in US English:

à la carte

adjective

(of a menu or restaurant) listing or serving food that can be ordered as separate items, rather than part of a set meal.
Example sentencesExamples
- Minimum A La Carte order for delivery is two meals
- After a two-year hiatus, Avon Old Farms Inn restaurant has brought back its a la carte menus for lunch and dinner, and has resurrected its Sunday brunch.
- This is our A La Carte menu: you can select as many items as you need.

adverb

As separately priced items from a menu, not as part of a set meal.
wine and good food served à la carte
Example sentencesExamples
- In a Japanese restaurant in the U.S., many dishes may be ordered as "appetizers" to indicate that they are served "a la carte" -- not as a full meal. For example, a 'shrimp tempura appetizer' is just the tempura, no rice, no soup, etc
- You can read the monthly menu and order a la carte.
- These are the domain of those who want to eat Sushi, a la Carte
- I'll Take My Music a la Carte
- Served with green beans almondine. Available a la carte.

Origin

Early 19th century: French, literally ‘according to the (menu) card’.

单词	à la carte
释义	Definition of à la carte in English: à la carte adjective a la ˈkɑːtɑː lɑː ˈkɑːt (in a restaurant) referring to food that can be ordered as separate items, rather than part of a set meal. an à la carte menu Example sentencesExamples Minimum A La Carte order for delivery is two meals After a two-year hiatus, Avon Old Farms Inn restaurant has brought back its a la carte menus for lunch and dinner, and has resurrected its Sunday brunch. This is our A La Carte menu: you can select as many items as you need. Origin Early 19th century: French, literally 'according to the (menu) card'. Definition of à la carte in US English: à la carte adjective (of a menu or restaurant) listing or serving food that can be ordered as separate items, rather than part of a set meal. Example sentencesExamples Minimum A La Carte order for delivery is two meals After a two-year hiatus, Avon Old Farms Inn restaurant has brought back its a la carte menus for lunch and dinner, and has resurrected its Sunday brunch. This is our A La Carte menu: you can select as many items as you need. adverb As separately priced items from a menu, not as part of a set meal. wine and good food served à la carte Example sentencesExamples In a Japanese restaurant in the U.S., many dishes may be ordered as "appetizers" to indicate that they are served "a la carte" -- not as a full meal. For example, a 'shrimp tempura appetizer' is just the tempura, no rice, no soup, etc You can read the monthly menu and order a la carte. These are the domain of those who want to eat Sushi, a la Carte I'll Take My Music a la Carte Served with green beans almondine. Available a la carte. Origin Early 19th century: French, literally ‘according to the (menu) card’.
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