Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alamode

Adjective, Noun

/ˌæl.əˈmoʊd/

Definition

A French term meaning ‘in the fashion’ or ‘in style,’ often used in English to refer to a dessert served with a scoop of ice cream.

Examples

For dessert, she chose the chocolate cake à la mode.
The restaurant was known for its apple pie alamode, served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
He always dressed in an alamode style that turned heads.

Meaning

The term is commonly associated with serving certain foods, particularly pies or cakes, accompanied by ice cream. It can also imply something that is trendy or fashionable.