alternative question

American  

noun

Grammar.

1. a question that offers the listener a choice of two or more alternatives and is characterized by rising intonation on each alternative except for the final one, which has falling intonation, as Would you like coffee, tea, or soda?

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Example Sentences

“Given early large customer wins, M&A, and more successful launches, we believe Amazon Leo is well-positioned to gain traction as an alternative option in the market,” the analyst wrote in a research note.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Residents like Christopher Truman say replacing MHF with an alternative option is the least that can be done.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

Officially, there is an alternative option that could raise the targeted 90 billion euros.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

In his post, Streeting quoted former Labour prime minister Gordon Brown's position that "there is no effective freedom to choose if the alternative option... is not available", referring to sufficient end-of-life care provisions.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

Or, for an alternative option, White’s team will organize lessons for riders through independent ski school affiliates like Mohan Skiing & Boarding and Powderpigs.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024