menu — A list of food or drinks available at a restaurant or cafe
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A list of food or drinks available at a restaurant or cafe
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɛnjuː/
Example Sentences
- The restaurant's menu was so fancy that I needed a dictionary to understand it.
- She studied the menu for 20 minutes like it was a final exam.
- Could you recommend something from the menu?
menu
NOUN[/ˈmɛnjuː/]
A list of food or drinks available at a restaurant or cafe
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'menu' originated in French court culture, derived from the Latin 'minutus' meaning 'small' or 'detailed.' It originally referred to a finely detailed or itemized list, reflecting the meticulous nature of formal dining presentations.
Breakdown
menu derives from Latin minutus (small, detailed), which evolved in French to describe a detailed, written list of dishes served at a meal.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The restaurant's menu was so fancy that I needed a dictionary to understand it.”
“She studied the menu for 20 minutes like it was a final exam.”
“Could you recommend something from the menu?”
“The computer menu disappeared when I clicked the wrong button.”
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