menu

menu

noun \ˈmen-(ˌ)yü, ˈmān-\

plural menus

Definition of MENU

1

a : a list of the dishes that may be ordered (as in a restaurant) or that are to be served (as at a banquet) b (1) : a comparable list or assortment of offerings <a menu of television programs> (2) : a list shown on the display of a computer from which a user can select the operation the computer is to perform

2

: the dishes available for or served at a meal; also : the meal itself

Examples of MENU

1. I'd like to see your lunch menu, please.
2. What's good on the menu today?
3. There are two chicken dishes under eight dollars listed on the menu.
4. a menu of television programs
5. You can save your work by choosing “Save” from the “File” menu.

Origin of MENU

French, from menu small, detailed, from Old French — more at minuet

First Known Use: 1837

Related to MENU

Synonyms: card, bill of fare

Related Words: chow, chuck [chiefly West], cuisine, fare, grub, provender, table

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Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel