menu

noun

ˈmen-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce menu (audio)
Definition of menunext
1
as in table
a list of foods served at or available for a meal the menu at the fancy restaurant listed many dishes that I had never heard of

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2
as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system checked the menu of available books

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3
as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time a nine-course menu that consisted of pocket-size portions of the chef's specialties

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Recent Examples of menu The beef or turkey burger with green chiles and pepper jack cheese (about $7) is one of the better choices on the menu. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 The brothers tried multiple items on the menu, including the burger. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 The openings come the same month the company launches its 2026 fall menu, which includes an Apple Butter Chai, a Caramel Apple Pie Macchiato and a Pumpkin Roll Shake. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Someone who is partly or fully blind can ask the glasses to read a menu in front of them. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for menu
Recent Examples of Synonyms for menu
  1. table
  2. list
  3. meal
  4. card
  5. listing
  6. cuisine
  7. fare
Noun
  • There is still a strong chance the fight ends up at Madison Square Garden in New York City, as nothing has yet been agreed to switch to London, but Hearn’s revelation has seemingly brought the English capital back to the table.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The timing caught the plaintiffs off guard, with attorneys sharing the news amongst them at the table.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of table
Noun
  • Shanahan needs 11 wins to pass Walsh on the franchise’s wins list as a head coach.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But if aesthetics are also on your priority list, the Go 5 brings the flair with ambient lighting along its upper and lower edges.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of list
Noun
  • But that doesn’t mean eating before working out is always better overall, as meal timing can affect each body differently depending on one's goals.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Quick-cooking chicken cutlets come together with red wine, mushrooms, and bacon for a rich, comforting meal.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of meal
Noun
  • Not only did the limited library cards and shirts go fast, the whole rotunda reached legal capacity in just 20 minutes post-doors open time.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The outlets reportedly viewed an internal email that had been sent to National Park Service staff in late December, revealing that staff members had been instructed to ask visitors to take any stickers off their card or it could be considered void.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of card
Noun
  • Consumers can check the California Department of Public Health’s recall listings for product photos, lot numbers, expiration dates and other information needed to determine whether a product is affected.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • According to this year's Housing Mismatch Report, released in May, the Miami metro area also has a significant shortage of affordable listings for many of those looking to buy homes.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of listing
Noun
  • While the wider world has in recent decades fallen for the archipelago’s humble street food, there’s a rising number of contemporary chefs who are elevating the national cuisine on the global stage.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The dish, though commonly associated with Italian cuisine, may have originated in ancient Greece, according to the National Day Calendar.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of cuisine
Noun
  • Airfares will drop for most international regions going into fall, compared to summer 2026 fares — but by less than in recent years.
    — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Airline fares surged more than 25% year over year as of July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of fare

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“Menu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menu. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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