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A LA MODE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does a la mode mean?
• A LA MODE (adjective)
The adjective A LA MODE has 1 sense:
1. in the current fashion or style
Familiarity information: A LA MODE used as an adjective is very rare.
• A LA MODE (adverb)
The adverb A LA MODE has 1 sense:
1. with ice cream on top or on the side
Familiarity information: A LA MODE used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In the current fashion or style
Synonyms:
a la mode; in style; in vogue; latest; modish
Similar:
fashionable; stylish (being or in accordance with current social fashions)
Sense 1
Meaning:
With ice cream on top or on the side
Context example:
we served the apple pie a la mode
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