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Noun: à la carte  ,a-lu'kaa(r)t
  1. A menu having individual dishes listed with separate prices
    "They decided to order from the à la carte menu instead of choosing the set dinner"
Adjective: à la carte  ,a-lu'kaa(r)t
  1. (of a restaurant meal) having unlimited choices with a separate price for each item
    "They preferred the flexibility of the à la carte menu"
Adverb: à la carte  ,a-lu'kaa(r)t
  1. By ordering items listed individually on a menu
    "we ate à la carte"

Type of: bill of fare, card, carte, carte du jour, menu

Antonym: prix fixe