menu

UK: ˈmen.juː | US: ˈmen.juː

Definition

  1. n. a list of dishes available in a restaurant

  2. n. a list of options or commands displayed on a computer screen

Structure
men <small>u <diminutive suffix>
Etymology

The word "menu" originates from the French phrase menu de repas ("detailed list of a meal"), derived from the Latin minutus ("small, minute"). It originally referred to a small, detailed list of dishes served in a meal. Over time, it expanded to include any list of options, such as in computing. The logic reflects the idea of breaking down a larger whole (e.g., a meal or program) into smaller, manageable parts.

Examples

  1. The waiter handed us the menu as soon as we sat down.

  2. She ordered the chef’s special from the vegetarian menu.

  3. Click on the "File" menu to save your document.

  4. The restaurant updates its menu seasonally.

  5. The digital menu board displayed today’s promotions.