1. a menu, especially in a restaurant; a list of dishes available
Usage: formal or literary; often used in the phrase 'à la carte'
2. a map or chart
Usage: archaic or formal

Examples

• The restaurant offers both a fixed menu and an à la carte carte.
• She studied the carte carefully before ordering her meal.
• The waiter presented the carte with a flourish.
• Diners can choose individual dishes from the carte rather than a set meal.
• The chef's special items appear at the top of the carte.