a la carte
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Plus, I didn’t waste hours researching and booking a la carte accommodations myself, where I could easily lose track of the trip’s total price tag.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
In many cases, they are adding the new, cheaper models alongside OpenAI and Anthropic’s products, shopping a la carte for their artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
McDonald’s moved in late 2002 to an a la carte dollar menu, which didn’t feature Coke drinks as prominently as the value meals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Experts say airlines started to really embrace the a la carte — or unbundled — pricing model when online travel-booking platforms came of age several years ago.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 10, 2026
I give the agent a la carte in purchasing it.
From Strictly business: more stories of the four million by O. Henry
