menu
- 01 A1 Beginner
a list of the food and drinks you can order at a restaurant or café.
a comprehensive list of food and beverage items available for purchase at a dining establishment.
Simple“The waiter handed us the menu as soon as we sat down at the table.”
In context“The restaurant offers an extensive seasonal menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and a curated selection of regional wines.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'on' to describe what is available.
Synonymsbill of farecard - 02 A2 Elementary
a list of choices on a computer screen that helps you use a program.
a set of commands or options presented to a user in a graphical user interface.
Simple“Click on the 'File' menu to save your document before closing the window.”
In context“The latest software update redesigned the navigation menu to be more intuitive for touchscreen users.”
UsageCommonly used in phrases like 'drop-down menu' or 'main menu'.
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a list of things to be discussed or dealt with.
a figurative list or agenda of items, tasks, or topics for consideration.
Simple“Tax reform is the first item on the political menu for the new government.”
In context“The summit's menu of topics included climate change, international trade agreements, and regional security concerns.”
Borrowed from French menu. Doublet of menudo and minute.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.