Adjective: a la mode ,a-lu'mowd- In the current fashion or style
"Oversized sunglasses are back a la mode this season";
- in style, in vogue, modish
Adverb: a la mode ,a-lu'mowd- With ice cream on top or on the side
"we served the apple pie a la mode"
See also: fashionable, hip [informal], stylish
Encyclopedia: A la mode