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à la carte

Pronunciation: /ɑː lɑː ˈkɑːt, a la, a la kaʀt/

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Definition of à la carte

adjective

  • (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

Origin:

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

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