alamode
|a-la-mode|
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/ˌæləˈmoʊd/
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/ˌæləˈməʊd/
fashionable or with ice cream
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alamode' originates from French, specifically the phrase 'à la mode', where 'à' meant 'in the' and 'la mode' meant 'fashion'.
Historical Evolution
'à la mode' was borrowed into English in the 17th century, retaining its meaning of 'in fashion'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in fashion', but over time it also came to mean 'served with ice cream' in culinary contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in the current fashion or style.
The dress was very much alamode in the 18th century.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 23:36