menu

/'menju:/
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menu

The waiter hands the customer a menu at the restaurant table.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A list of dishes available at a restaurant or for a meal: A printed or digital list showing the food and drinks that can be ordered.
    • (Computing) A list of options available to a computer user: A list of commands or functions displayed on a screen from which a user can make a selection.
    • An agenda or list of things to do: A figurative use meaning a planned series of items or tasks.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Restaurant):
    • Could I see the menu, please?
    • The restaurant updates its seasonal menu every month.
  • Noun (Computing):
    • Select "Print" from the File menu.
    • The settings are accessible via the dropdown menu.
  • Noun (Agenda):
    • The conference organizers presented a full menu of workshops and lectures.
Advanced Usage
  • "à la carte menu": A menu where each dish is listed and priced separately.
    • We chose from the à la carte menu rather than the fixed-price set menu.
  • "to be on the menu": Figuratively, to be a possible option or topic for consideration.
    • Drastic changes are on the menu for the company's restructuring.
Variants and Related Words
  • Menu bar (n): In computing, a horizontal bar that contains the names of available menus.
    • The menu bar at the top of the screen contains File, Edit, and View.
  • Submenu (n): A secondary menu that appears when an item in a primary menu is selected.
    • Hover over "Format" to see the font submenu.
Synonyms
  • Bill of fare: A formal term for a restaurant menu.
  • Listing: A general term for a list of items (common in computing contexts).
  • Selection: A range of things from which to choose.
Related Phrases
  • Set menu / Prix fixe menu: A multi-course meal offered at a fixed total price.
    • The set menu includes a starter, main course, and dessert.
  • Off-menu: Referring to a dish not listed on the official menu but sometimes available upon request.
    • The chef prepared an amazing off-menu special for us.
Related Idioms
  • There's nothing on the menu: Figuratively, meaning none of the available options are appealing or suitable.
    • I looked at all the proposals, but there's nothing on the menu that fits our budget.
menu

The waiter hands the customer a menu at the restaurant table.

Noun
  1. an agenda of things to do
    • they worked rapidly down the menu of reports
  2. (computer science) a list of options available to a computer user
  3. the dishes making up a meal
  4. a list of dishes available at a restaurant
    • the menu was in French