Definition of A la carte

food items listed on a menu or ordered in a way that is separate from a meal

Examples of A la carte in a sentence

The school cafeteria will not sell extra food items a la carte unless the child has purchased a lunch place first.  🔊

An a la carte menu was created by the cafe owner to show what side items can be purchased individually.  🔊

Because they serve desserts a la carte, many people go to the cafe just for the cake.  🔊

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