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à la

Or a la

[ah lah, ah luh, a la]

preposition

  1. according to; in the manner of.

    a short poem à la Ogden Nash.

  2. Cooking.

    1. prepared in the manner of, to the taste of, or by.

      chicken à la provençale.

    2. prepared with the ingredient of.



à la

/ a la, ɑː lɑː, æ lə /

preposition

  1. in the manner or style of

  2. as prepared in (a particular place) or by or for (a particular person)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of à la1

First recorded in 1580–90; from French: short for à la mode de “in the style of”; à “at, in, to,” from Latin ad ad- ( def. ); la, feminine of le “the,” from Latin ille “that” ( alligator ( def. ) )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of à la1

C17: from French, short for à la mode de in the style of
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Idioms and Phrases

Like, in the manner of, as in He hoped to break all records, à la Babe Ruth. This expression, an abbreviation of the French à la mode de (for “in the manner of”), has been used in English since the late 1500s.
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Example Sentences

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That’s not to say we should stop eating radish bulbs — after all, they’re great in salads and sandwiches or raw, dipped in herb butter à la Ina Garten.

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Bill Essayli wrote on social media that “Federal agents were executing a lawful judicial warrant at a LA worksite this morning when David Huerta deliberately obstructed their access by blocking their vehicle. He was arrested for interfering with federal officers ... Let me be clear: I don’t care who you are—if you impede federal agents, you will be arrested and prosecuted. No one has the right to assault, obstruct, or interfere with federal authorities carrying out their duties.”

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In announcing the limited-edition Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss product Thursday, boutique soap company Dr. Squatch said on social media that it exists because “y’all wouldn’t stop asking” for Soap á la Sweeney after the actor did a viral ad for the company last October.

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Although most customers order full-body taxidermy, an “a la carte” menu has expanded over the years with jars of whiskers or fur, bundles of bones tied in a bow and, the most recent addition, freeze-dried hearts, which come mounted inside of a glass cloche.

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Now, a La Plaza Bakery opens before sunrise and caters to workers headed to the fields, and restaurants line the streets.

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