- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
  Log In

Simple Definition of à la carte

from our Learner's Dictionary

à la carte

adverb

ˌɑːləˈkɑɚt

: with a separate price for each item on the menu

decided to order à la carte

Cite this Entry

Style

“à la carte.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/%C3%A0%20la%20carte. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

Copy Citation

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Are You Misusing These 10 Common Words?

5 Verbal Slip Ups and Language Mistakes

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

Popular in Wordplay

Simple Definition of à la carte

à la carte

adverb

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

brazen

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Are You Misusing These 10 Common Words?

5 Verbal Slip Ups and Language Mistakes

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

The Opposite of Déjà Vu

The Words of the Week - Apr. 10

Was 'nervous Nellie' a Real Person?

Why do we say 'make a beeline'?

Popular

Are You Misusing These 10 Common Words?

The Longest Long Words List

The Opposite of Déjà Vu

Games & Quizzes