prix fixe

noun

: a complete meal offered at a fixed price
also : the price charged

Examples of prix fixe in a Sentence

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The prix fixe menu rotates frequently based on what local ingredients are available. Maddy Johnston, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024 The prix fixe family-style menu features turkey carved to order, deviled eggs, potato rolls, a house fall salad, stuffing, spiced carrots, Brussels sprouts, potato purée, gravy, and bread pudding. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024 As the year draws to a close, REIGN offers two seatings for an exquisite New Year's Eve prix fixe menu. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 The prix fixe includes an app, entree, and dessert with choices ranging from filet mignon to a catch of the day with gouda grits. Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prix fixe 

Word History

Etymology

French, fixed price

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prix fixe was in 1851

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“Prix fixe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prix%20fixe. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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