Master confusing words with ease
à la mode vs. Alamode
à la mode
/ˌa lə ˈmɔd/Examples:
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsAlamode
Examples:
The pie was served à la mode, topped with ice cream.Her stylish hat is always à la mode these days.The chef's menu was decidedly à la mode and trendy.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Ways to tell them apart:
- "À la mode" is a French phrase, borrowing from the French language gives it its elegance and particular meaning.
- "Alamode" may often appear as a simplified or incorrect form of "à la mode."
- Remember that "à la mode" in English often refers to something fashionable or a style, most commonly food items like pies served with ice cream.
- "Alamode" might be used in historical contexts to refer to specific types of fabric or clothing, but modern usage has largely blurred or absorbed this into "à la mode".
- If you're describing pies served with ice cream, "à la mode" is the correct term to use.
© 2025 Lithium Lab Pte Ltd