bill of fare
Definition
Noun: A written or printed list of the food and drinks that can be ordered at a restaurant or other eating establishment; a menu.
Usage
The term "bill of fare" is a somewhat formal or old-fashioned synonym for "menu." It refers to the physical list from which a customer makes selections. It is used as a singular noun.
Examples
- The waiter handed us the bill of fare as soon as we were seated.
- I studied the bill of fare carefully before deciding what to order for dinner.
- The restaurant's extensive bill of fare featured dishes from several different regions.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Formal Context: While "menu" is the common modern term, "bill of fare" is still understood and can be used to evoke a sense of tradition or formality.
- The elegant dining car presented a leather-bound bill of fare to its passengers.
Variants and Related Words
- Menu (n.): The standard, more common term for a bill of fare.
- Carte (n.): A French term sometimes used in English, especially in "à la carte," meaning according to the menu.
Synonyms
- Menu
- Card
- Carte du jour
Related Idioms
- À la carte: Ordering individual dishes from the menu rather than a fixed, multi-course meal.
- We decided to order à la carte instead of choosing the prix fixe option.
Noun
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a list of dishes available at a restaurant
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the menu was in French
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