What is the meaning of a la carte?

noun

  • A menu having individual dishes listed with separate prices.

adjective

  • Of a restaurant meal. ( having unlimited choices with a separate price for each item)

adverb

  • By ordering items listed individually on a menu.
    • usage: "we ate a la carte"
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