Meaning: The white part of an egg, also known as egg white.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The recipe calls for three egg albumens.

Category: Culinary › Cooking

Meaning: In the style of; according to.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She cooked the dish a la French.

Category: Culinary › Cooking Styles

Meaning: Referring to ordering individual dishes from a menu.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: We chose to eat a la carte instead of a set menu.

Category: Culinary › Dining

Meaning: Served with ice cream, especially in desserts.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: I ordered the pie a la mode.

Category: Culinary › Desserts