à la mode

American  

[ah luh mohd, al-uh-, a la mawd] / ˌɑ lə ˈmoʊd, ˌæl ə-, a la ˈmɔd /

Also a la mode,

adjective

1. in or according to the fashion.

2. Cooking.

   1. (of pie or other dessert) served with a portion of ice cream, often as a topping.

      apple pie à la mode.

   2. (of beef ) larded and braised or stewed with vegetables, herbs, etc., and served with a rich brown gravy.

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à la mode British  

/ æ lə, ɑː lɑː ˈməʊd, a la mɔd /

adjective

1. fashionable in style, design, etc

2. (of meats) braised with vegetables in wine

3. (of desserts) served with ice cream

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Etymology

Origin of à la mode

First recorded in 1640–50; French, literally, “in the current fashion”

Example Sentences

The Ahameds delighted guests with a tangy grapefruit and greens salad, followed by tender steak with roasted carrots, turnips and potatoes; a dessert of hot apple tart à la mode drizzled with caramel sauce; and plenty of crisp red and white wine.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearby dessert options also abound, with A la Mode Pies, Truffles and a Salt & Straw in the vicinity.

From Seattle Times

It’s just the dish to celebrate Mel Brooks’s legacy: Mud pie, à la mode.

From New York Times

Her hearty pecan pie recipe comes complete with a no-churn ice cream pairing, because no slice deserves to go without an a la mode moment.

From Salon

This icebox treat lands somewhere in between brownie a la mode and traditional ice cream sandwiches.

From Salon

Related Words

• served with ice cream
• topped with ice cream