a la carte
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Buyers will choose features and amenities, a la carte, from a catalog of cost-added personalization features.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
McDonald’s moved in late 2002 to an a la carte dollar menu, which didn’t feature Coke drinks as prominently as the value meals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
If a specific low-value item is what you actually want, experts suggest ordering it a la carte and reserving your “endless” capacity for the more expensive stuff.
From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026
In these fast-moving, unpredictable times, Europe's leaders are increasingly turning to a la carte coalitions, alongside traditional organisations like Nato or the EU, which are larger and therefore often slower to react.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
"Will ze lady and ze gentleman haf table d'hote or a la carte?"
From Modern Eloquence: Vol II, After-Dinner Speeches E-O by Reed, Thomas B. (Thomas Brackett)
