menu

noun

ˈmen-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce menu (audio)
Definition of menunext
1
as in table
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 list
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 meal
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 menu But when the menu shifted from upscale to more standard fare, Tiedemann started to lose interest. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 Eventually, there will be po’boy sandwiches and more old favorites on the menu over time. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 For anyone tracking fall flavor preferences ranking on chain menus, the takeaway is simple. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 There’s also a bar adjacent to Matilda with its own separate menu. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for menu
Recent Examples of Synonyms for menu
  1. table
  2. list
  3. meal
  4. card
  5. listing
  6. cuisine
  7. fare
Noun
  • So there’s things like that, but then there’s things like looking at a very small bird in your neighborhood, or being at a table with a group of people and being part of a conversation.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Fish Market is a seafood spot with a sea-to-table concept—guests can select their own seafood, which is then cooked with Maldivian flavors and ingredients.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of table
Noun
  • The 60-day injury list would change to 12 weeks and would still free up a 40-man roster spot.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Below is a list of the grants and their descriptions included in a news release from the governor's office.
    — Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of list
Noun
  • Cafeteria staff don’t use cash registers — kids’ meal accounts are linked to the cloud.
    — Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For best results, take CoQ10 with a high-fat meal and divide large doses throughout the day to improve absorption.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of meal
Noun
  • Trump has declined so far to endorse a successor, opting to keep his cards close ahead of what’s likely to be a bitter race.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2026
  • My son raved about a show of card tricks performed by an Australian magician named James Galea (the fact that he was selected to participate in one helped).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of card
Noun
  • The home could become a restaurant or a bed and breakfast, or its bedrooms could be converted into booths, according to its listing.
    — Joe Marusak August 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Know More Saudi Arabia has been working on several measures in a bid to boost trading volumes on the stock exchange and reenergize new stock listings that had been faltering even before the Iran war spooked investors.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of listing
Noun
  • Known for its sumptuous cuisine and delicious desserts, Italy has tourists lining up for gelato all over the peninsula.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Viral food trends may offer an easy entry point to exploring a new cuisine, said Shereshewsky, but don't let that overshadow the history of a dish.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of cuisine
Noun
  • Dolly Parton was obviously a country music queen beyond compare but also was known for her screen fare.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Circle Line offers two cruises for Hudson Valley leaf peeping—an eight-hour journey up to Bear Mountain State Park past the Palisades, or a shorter four-hour run toward Hook Mountain—each with beer, pretzels, and all kinds of other Oktoberfest fare.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of fare

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“Menu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menu. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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