à la carte
/ˌɑː lɑː ˈkɑːrt/
ordering individual items from a menu rather than a set meal
à la carte in a sentence
“We ordered à la carte to try different dishes.”
Origin of à la carte
French: à in the + la the + carte card/menu; literally according to the menu
Related Words
à la mode
fashionable; in style; or served with ice cream
au contraire
on the contrary; quite the opposite
au courant
fully informed; up to date with current events
avant-garde
new and experimental ideas, especially in art
bon appétit
enjoy your meal (said before eating)
bon voyage
have a good journey (farewell to travelers)