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as in tables
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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as in lists
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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as in meals
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 menus
Intercoms were also shaped like jack-in-the-box toys, with menus displayed on a plexiglass box topped by a clown’s head.
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Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The moviegoing banquet may be over, but the menus linger on.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
The interactive map shows numerous fish fry locations throughout the Pittsburgh region, including information such as menus, hours of operation, and more.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Sacramento's first restaurant to earn a Michelin star, The Kitchen has seasonal menus with one seating per night, while Localis, which also has a Michelin star, welcomes vegetarian diners.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Seasonal menus keep every visit fresh, while the ambiance — elegant, warm and steeped in character — elevates even simple moments.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Staying true to Johnson’s ethos that Legacy continually raises the bar, each of these events was distinct in its own right, with menus tailored to reflect the track and area for that particular race weekend.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Across the metro, restaurants are infusing their menus with Gulf Coast heat, festive color and the kind of soulful cooking that turns an ordinary meal into a party.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
Several national restaurant chains are offering special menus and deals for Valentine's Day.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Feb. 2026
Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The moviegoing banquet may be over, but the menus linger on.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
The interactive map shows numerous fish fry locations throughout the Pittsburgh region, including information such as menus, hours of operation, and more.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Sacramento's first restaurant to earn a Michelin star, The Kitchen has seasonal menus with one seating per night, while Localis, which also has a Michelin star, welcomes vegetarian diners.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Seasonal menus keep every visit fresh, while the ambiance — elegant, warm and steeped in character — elevates even simple moments.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Staying true to Johnson’s ethos that Legacy continually raises the bar, each of these events was distinct in its own right, with menus tailored to reflect the track and area for that particular race weekend.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Across the metro, restaurants are infusing their menus with Gulf Coast heat, festive color and the kind of soulful cooking that turns an ordinary meal into a party.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
Several national restaurant chains are offering special menus and deals for Valentine's Day.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for menus
Noun
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Many of my favorite meals have been eaten at rickety tables, with tissue-thin paper napkins, flimsy plastic forks, and not so much as a whisper of air-conditioning.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Planted orchid arrangements, from Orchids by Hausermann in Illinois, will adorn the tables.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Korean toner pads are known for their skin-friendly, barrier-first ingredient lists.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Thousands of kids from neighborhoods zoned to chronically underperforming district schools sit on charter school wait lists.—
Darius Jones,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For families This family-friendly resort offers a Kids For All Seasons program, family movie nights, kite-making activity, and more—plus complimentary kids’ menu meals for children ages five and under.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Her restaurant, the Prairie Hill Café, provided meals to neighbors whose homes or businesses were destroyed or heavily damaged.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Here’s what to know about the benefits of sending and receiving handwritten cards—and how to make one yourself.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cincinnati is great for bibliophiles, as the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library has 41 locations, and more than 395,000 residents have library cards.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Torres carefully searched Facebook Marketplace listings looking for the perfect vehicle.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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With a wide range of cuisines — from African‑Caribbean to French‑Asian pastries, Korean fried chicken to French and Japanese cuisines under one roof — Des Moines is flourishing as a culinary destination.—
Rachel E. Stassen-Berger,
Des Moines Register,
12 Feb. 2026
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Since 2004, the restaurant has earned an outstanding reputation in La Fortuna for serving various cuisines with a Costa Rican flair.—
Lauren P. Reyes,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Menus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menus. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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