Definition

A list of food and drink items available in a restaurant, or a card used for visiting someone.

Example

The restaurant's carte featured a variety of international dishes.

Conversation

Have you seen the new restaurant's carte?

No, I haven't looked at it yet. What do they have?

They offer a variety of dishes, and the carte looks really interesting.

Sounds great! I can't wait to try something new.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carte → The word 'carte' comes from Old French 'carte', meaning a map or a card. It originally referred to a piece of paper or a document, which is how it is used in modern contexts such as a menu or a card.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carte' as a 'card' or 'map' that provides information, like a menu card in a restaurant.

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