What does CARTE mean?

Carte

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A menu or bill of fare, especially a printed one.
2. A playing card.

Pronunciations:

• US: /kɑrt/
• UK: /kɑːt/

Origin and Usage:

The term "carte" comes from the French word "à la carte," which means "on the card." It was first used in English in the 1830s to refer to a printed menu or bill of fare in a restaurant. Later, it was also used to refer to a playing card.

Synonyms:

• Menu
• Bill of fare
• Playing card
• Card

Related Words:

• Carat
• Caret
• Crate
• Cater
• React

Example Sentences:

• The waiter handed them the carte and asked if they were ready to order.
• He shuffled the deck of cartes and dealt the cards to the players.