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 Wu said his brother Vincent is the chef and will incorporate Mexican and Asian fusion dishes to the dinner menu. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 Bicicletta This relatively new Peachtree City restaurant from chef Andrea Montobbio focuses on a more casual vibe than his original restaurant, Enzo Steakhouse & Bar, with a menu of pizza and handmade pastas. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Organizers will provide desserts and appetizers throughout the evening, and the brewery’s food and drink menus will be available for purchases. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Of all the noodles on the menu, these may be the most fun to eat. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 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's one room with two massage tables, and a few standard offerings (Swedish, hot stone, etc).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Use the table below to look through every 2026 Senate race compared to the 2024 presidential race margins.
    — Grace Manthey, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of table
Noun
  • The reliability of the government’s list became a central issue in the litigation.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • High on the list of endangered institutions on this front is Sinai Chicago, which alone owed the state about $177 million for unpaid assessments and advance payments as of earlier this year, according to Tribune reporting.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of list
Noun
  • Food and drink Some guests at Kapano and Dithaba may choose to visit Lelapo for meals (the menu is the same everywhere).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Serve the easy meal, use the good blanket, and let a pleasure count without improving it.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of meal
Noun
  • The 'gold standard' Grading companies verify a card’s authenticity, assess its condition and seal it in a protective plastic case, known as a slab.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Overnight, Ueno customers could no longer withdraw cash, access their savings or use their cards to buy anything.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of card
Noun
  • The auction’s listing was initially thought to be a study for Duyster’s work, but after the museum contacted the auction house, researchers confirmed it as the original.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Nigeria’s state oil company NNPC could float up to a 10% stake in a Lagos initial public offering and follow it up with a secondary listing in London or New York, its CEO told Reuters.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of listing
Noun
  • Cru works to reimagine Kansas City’s culinary history with a selection of eclectic American cuisine with European influences.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
  • There’s also fine French cuisine at Nouvelle Epoque in the adjoining wing, and The Orchid offers elegant all-day dining with sweeping views, and Toh-Ka-Lin is the Chinese option.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of cuisine
Noun
  • On weekdays, traditional breakfast fare is served here and cooked to perfection, while weekends feature an expansive buffet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Flights to Mexico and Central America have increased 23%, while fares to Europe are up 15%.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of fare

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