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Definition of menu

menu

/ˈmɛn.juː/
men · u
Plural:menus
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Adjective:menued
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• noun

1

A printed or displayed list of food and drink items available for purchase in a restaurant, cafe, or bar.

Example

"The waiter handed us the dinner menu and gave us a few minutes to decide what to order."

2

The specific selection of dishes served or planned for a particular meal or event.

Example

"The menu for the wedding reception includes roasted salmon, seasonal vegetables, and a lemon tart."

3

In computing, a list of commands, options, or functions displayed on a screen from which a user can make a selection.

Example

"You can adjust the screen brightness by opening the settings menu in the top corner of the display."

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• Rhymes for menu

• Nearby Words

mentor
mentoring
mentorship
menu
menubar
menudo
menziesia

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 19th century from French 'menu' (meaning 'small, detailed'), used short for 'menu de repas' (detailed list of a meal), which ultimately derives from Latin 'minutus' ('small').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Menu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/menu
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