Meaning & Definition of Menu in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A list of food and drink items available for order in a restaurant.

  Example Sentence: We studied the menu before deciding what to order.

• Definition: A set of options from which a choice can be made.

  Example Sentence: The software has a menu that allows you to customize settings.

• Definition: A list of items in a technical or computing context, such as program functionalities.

  Example Sentence: Click the file menu to open your document.

• Definition: A plan or list outlining a series of activities or events.

  Example Sentence: The conference menu included several workshops and lectures.

• Definition: A collection of options in a user interface.

  Example Sentence: The app provides a menu to navigate between different sections.

Etymology

Origin: French, from 'menu' meaning 'detailed' or 'small', derived from the Latin 'minutus', meaning 'small'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• menu bar: A graphical interface element containing options and commands.
• set menu: A fixed menu with a specific selection of items available at a set price.
• tasting menu: A multi-course meal offering small portions of several dishes.
• menu item: A single entry or dish listed on a menu.

Translations

• Spanish: menú

• French: menu

• German: Speisekarte

• Russian: меню

Related Words

• dish: A specific food item prepared for a meal.

• course: A part of a meal served in a sequence.

• buffet: A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes.

Slang Meanings of menu

• Meaning: A variety of options or selections.

  Example Sentence: He’s got a menu of choices when it comes to cars.

• Meaning: To provide or present multiple choices.

  Example Sentence: The restaurant really knows how to menu their specials.