prix fixe

noun

: a complete meal offered at a fixed price
also : the price charged

Examples of prix fixe in a Sentence

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Several fine-dining establishments, like Aboyer in Winnetka, Di Pescara in Northbrook, Jilly’s Cafe in Evanston, and Stefani Prime in Lincolnwood are also offering prix fixe menus that provide a three-course lunch for about $30, and dinner for $45 to around $60. Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 The fourth annual Fremont Restaurant Week runs from Thursday, March 5, through Sunday, March 15, with prix fixe menus, specials and new menu offerings. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026 Diners can enjoy a prix fixe lunch with one appetizer, two entrees, rice, naan, a vegetable of the day and one dessert for $38. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026 The dinner menu is available as a three-course prix fixe or à la carte, including steak, seafood dishes, and Italian classics. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prix fixe

Word History

Etymology

French, fixed price

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prix fixe was in 1851

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“Prix fixe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prix%20fixe. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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