carte
noun
menu; bill of fare.
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carte
1 American
[kahrt, ka r t]
/ kɑrt, kart /
noun
plural
cartes-
(italics) menu; bill of fare.
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a playing card.
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Archaic. a map or chart.
Carte
2
American
[kahrt]
/ kɑrt /
noun
Carte
1
British
/ kɑːt /
noun
carte
2
British
/ kɑːt /
noun
Etymology
Origin of carte
before 1150; Middle English, Old English: writing paper, document, letter < Latin charta < Greek chártēs sheet of papyrus
Example Sentences
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“It’s disgusting,” said Janice Lintz, a veteran traveler who’s visited more than 170 countries, about the a la carte pricing model airlines have adopted.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
He has more or less carte blanche to use the Danish territory for security purposes and simply stopped talking about it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Diners can choose between two omakase menus, with optional nigiri add-ons, late-night alternatives and à la carte selections.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
Our A.I. future probably won’t be à la carte, and for now we’ve already ordered the whole thing.
From Slate • Feb. 10, 2026
We don’t think she’ll tell them the name on the forged Katharina Habicht carte d’identité.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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