Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

carte

1

[ kahrt; French kart ]

noun

plural cartes
  1. (italics) French. menu; bill of fare. Compare à la carte.
  2. a playing card.
  3. Archaic. a map or chart.


Carte

2

[ kahrt ]

noun

  1. Richard d'Oy·ly [doi, -lee]. D'Oyly Carte, Richard.

carte

1

/ ɑː /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of quarte
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Carte

2

/ ɑː /

noun

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of carte1

before 1150; Middle English, Old English: writing paper, document, letter < Latin charta < Greek áŧ sheet of papyrus
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

There are open-air booths facing the stage where guests can order bottle service with a la carte options from Nobu, while the interior features a chef’s counter with omakase service.

From

Schumer said a shutdown would have been catastrophic for Democrats policy goals, giving President Donald Trump's administration carte blanche to dismantle portions of the federal government they dislike.

From

The company doesn’t lease its pieces a la carte, instead offering tailored whole-home packages with on-site setup.

From

I met with the publicist, with whom I had worked with many times, and I had carte blanche because she liked my photography.

From

You can choose between an 8-course tasting menu, served at the chef’s counter or in the dining room, or an à la carte menu, available only in the dining room.

From

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


cart before the horse, put thecarte blanche