1
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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2
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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3
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
But that’s actually just the tip of the iceberg of what’s new in The Ivalice Chronicles, as there are some pretty comprehensive tweaks to combat, menus, jobs, and more.
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Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Focus on the people around your table rather than the place settings and elaborate menus.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Text on phones, menus and books look fuzzy.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The drink continues to pop up on bar menus across the country.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Scott Olson/Getty Images What To Know The steakhouse chain is introducing a cocktail and a mocktail to its menus for a limited time.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
This means more of the screen is used for displaying imagery rather than menus and buttons, but users may need to explore the interface to locate certain familiar functions.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Such restrictive menus are not ideal for picky eaters.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Some of the settings are buried a bit in new menus.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Focus on the people around your table rather than the place settings and elaborate menus.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Text on phones, menus and books look fuzzy.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The drink continues to pop up on bar menus across the country.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Scott Olson/Getty Images What To Know The steakhouse chain is introducing a cocktail and a mocktail to its menus for a limited time.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
This means more of the screen is used for displaying imagery rather than menus and buttons, but users may need to explore the interface to locate certain familiar functions.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Such restrictive menus are not ideal for picky eaters.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Some of the settings are buried a bit in new menus.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for menus
Noun
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Now that the political tables have turned, Google is looking to dig itself out of this hole.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
23 Sep. 2025
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Wisps of steam add to the ambiance of the colorful dining room lined with communal tables and hanging fish sculptures.—
Bao Ong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Guadalajara challenges its moniker, Mexico’s second city, with a wellspring of the dazzling culture that has put this country on the top of so many international traveler’s lists.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Leave your lists in a comment below.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Khosla revealed his interest in the tower during an interview earlier this month that ranged from lighter topics — such as teaching students to cook their own meals — to serious ones, notably daunting financial issues.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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His symptoms improved, and his meals grew more varied.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The other cards in his hand are all numbered.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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The main draw of these cards is their 0% introductory APR offers, which can help cardholders save money on interest while paying off debt.—
Raina He,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Check your local listings for showtimes in your area.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Drew Barrymore Show airs weekdays on CBS (check local listings).—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sushi Rosé, a modern contemporary sushi bar specializing in Japanese and Latin cuisines, is expanding to the Queen City with plans to open in spring 2026, according to an Instagram post.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Mediterranean Diet is a style of eating that takes inspiration from the cuisines of countries on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea like Greece, Italy, Spain and Turkey.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
25 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Menus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menus. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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