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
Taco Bell’s new Frank’s RedHot Diablo Sauce is a perfect complement to the fan-favorite Crispy Chicken, which is returning to menus as Crispy Chicken Burritos, Soft Tacos, Strips, and new Nacho Fries.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Here's where Five new value items will be added to Taco Bell menus for fans to test and try out.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
Tantalizing salsas, chutneys and sauces appear more frequently on menus and in cookbooks.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The news means an end to activating IE Mode through Edge's other context menus.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
The chefs that put together the menus for the masses who come to visit Grand Casino Arena strive to have one of the city’s finest places to eat, with a hockey game for entertainment to boot.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
In time, the apple’s proliferation on American soil and the ubiquity of apple pie on American menus would help turn the dessert into a patriotic symbol.
—Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
These menus are available now, with Admirals Club fall menus transitioning to winter selections in November, and Flagship lounges updating in December.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Shades of mocha, espresso, and caramel are making their way to manicure menus everywhere, and for Black women especially, the look feels less like a trend and more like a celebration.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Here's where Five new value items will be added to Taco Bell menus for fans to test and try out.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
Tantalizing salsas, chutneys and sauces appear more frequently on menus and in cookbooks.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The news means an end to activating IE Mode through Edge's other context menus.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
The chefs that put together the menus for the masses who come to visit Grand Casino Arena strive to have one of the city’s finest places to eat, with a hockey game for entertainment to boot.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
In time, the apple’s proliferation on American soil and the ubiquity of apple pie on American menus would help turn the dessert into a patriotic symbol.
—Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
These menus are available now, with Admirals Club fall menus transitioning to winter selections in November, and Flagship lounges updating in December.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Shades of mocha, espresso, and caramel are making their way to manicure menus everywhere, and for Black women especially, the look feels less like a trend and more like a celebration.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for menus
Noun
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After losing a tables match to The Hardys, Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley left their boots in the ring, signifying the end of their careers.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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As a general rule, Humbert thinks devices don’t belong on restaurant tables, with exceptions for business meetings and solo meals.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In June, the Department of Justice sued California for not repealing a decade-old anti-discrimination law protecting transgender students and subpoenaed medical providers for lists of youth patients receiving gender affirming care.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Many of us barely have time to complete our to-do lists or find a spare moment for stretching, let alone contemplate the best time to stretch.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The meals generally are fairly balanced with a protein, a carb, and either vegetables, a salad, or a fruit.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
13 Oct. 2025
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The chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry are done up in a creamy eggshell hue, and there’s a breakfast room for light meals.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Carolyn Vega, the associate director of policy analysis at Share Our Strength, an anti-poverty advocacy group, said that pausing sending the information now doesn’t mean that cards can’t be loaded next month, with or without resumption of government operations.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Trump holds the cards for success or failure in demilitarizing Gaza and deradicalizing the Palestinians.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The country’s listings market has had a busy few years, driven by a boom in domestic capital that has made up for foreign investors who pulled out in favor of China.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Job listings are returning to Facebook Marketplace for US users on Android and iOS, two-plus years after the social network shut them down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Starting in 2026, the area west of the Honda Center will see additional openings of restaurants, a 5,700-capacity concert theater, public spaces for community events and OCVibe’s new Market Hall, which will offer international cuisines from more than two dozen food stalls and bars.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
15 Oct. 2025
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Martha Stewart avoids cooking while on vacation, preferring to experience local cuisines.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Menus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menus. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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