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a la carte

[ah luh kahrt, al-uh, a la kart] / ˌɑ lə ˈkɑrt, ˌæl ə, a la ˈkart /
ADJECTIVE
having menu items priced separately
Synonyms
WEAK
from the menu separately
ADVERB
having menu items priced separately
Synonyms
WEAK
from the menu separately

Example Sentences

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In these fast-moving, unpredictable times, Europe's leaders are increasingly turning to a la carte coalitions, alongside traditional organisations like Nato or the EU, which are larger and therefore often slower to react.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

The San Francisco company now offers a la carte shopping—a departure from its traditional, stylist-curated subscription-box service—and gives customers more options on the number of items that are in a box, as examples.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

The NBA opted to have its games stream a la carte this season for the first time in the league’s history.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 17, 2025

There are open-air booths facing the stage where guests can order bottle service with a la carte options from Nobu, while the interior features a chef’s counter with omakase service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025

"No, a la carte," replied Bess, picking up a piece of damaged celery, putting it on a slice of uninjured bread and proffering it to Hazel.

From The Motor Girls on a Tour by Penrose, Margaret