ˌtäbəlˈdōt, ˌtab-, ˌtȧb- noun
( plural table d'hôtes -ˈdōt(s))
Etymology: French, literally, host's table
1. : a meal (as in a hotel) served to all guests at a stated hour and a fixed price
2. : a complete meal of several courses (as appetizer, entrée, dessert, and beverage) offered at a fixed price — compare a la carte