menu

Meanings

• noun

  A list of dishes that are offered by a restaurant, café, or other food service provider.

  - "The menu at this restaurant is quite extensive."
  - "Have you decided what you're going to order from the menu?"

• noun

  A list of options or alternatives from which one can choose.

  - "The menu of possible solutions to the problem was overwhelming."
  - "The menu of potential candidates for the job was impressive."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɛnju/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with menu
jelly , elly , melly , quelly , rally

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Variants

List of all variants of menu that leads to same result
menu , menus , menu-driven , menu bar , Help menu , Help menus , help menu , help menus , tasting menu , tasting menus , drop-down list , drop-down menu , pull-down menu , set menu , sub-menu , sub-menus , submenu , submenus

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'menu' comes from the French word 'menu' which means 'paper' or 'parchment'. In the early days of restaurants, menus were written on paper or parchment and served to customers.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of a printed menu was in 1775 in France.

2. The term 'menu' is also used in computing to refer to a list of options or commands.

3. In France, it is customary to order the most expensive item on the menu first and then share it with the table.

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Related Concepts

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1. Table d'hôte: A French term for a fixed-price menu where a set number of courses are served.

2. A la carte: A type of menu where each dish or item can be ordered separately.

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Culture

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Menus have been an integral part of dining experiences for centuries. They not only serve to list the dishes available but also provide information about the restaurant, its cuisine, and sometimes even its history. Menus have been used as a form of artistic expression, with elaborate designs and illustrations.

How to Memorize "menu"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautifully designed menu with various dishes and their prices listed.
   - Visualize yourself holding a menu in a fancy restaurant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'menu' with the idea of dining and food.
   - Think of a restaurant setting when you hear the word 'menu'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym MENU: Meats, Entrees, Noodles, and Usables (side dishes or desserts) to remember the different types of dishes on a menu.

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