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Vinony

a la mode

adverb

  1. with ice cream on top
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Pronunciation: /ˌɑləˈməʊd/ / /ˌæləˈməʊd/

adj

Etymology: Unadapted borrowing from French à la mode (“in fashion”). The US sense was coined by polyglot restaurant owner John Gieriet in Minnesota in the 1800s though later attributed to Berry Hall and Charles Watson Townsend.

  1. Fashionable; in the current style or fashion.

    “Rosettes are the hottest trend right now, and it's looking so damn good on this à la mode crochet bikini set. When you're not beach or poolside, you could even match the triangle top with a sleek maxi or high-waisted bottoms.”

  2. Served with ice cream.

    “Our pudding a la mode has a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.”

    “With a bowl of beef stew, apple pie a la mode, and two cups of coffee under his belt, Gus Wilson walked leisurely back to the Model Garage.”

  3. Of beef: larded and stewed with vegetables.

adv

Etymology: Unadapted borrowing from French à la mode (“in fashion”). The US sense was coined by polyglot restaurant owner John Gieriet in Minnesota in the 1800s though later attributed to Berry Hall and Charles Watson Townsend.

  1. In a particular style or fashion.