bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbē-(ˌ)strō 
ˈbi-
ˈbi-
plural bistros
1
: a small or unpretentious restaurant
2
a
: a small bar or tavern
b
Examples of bistro in a Sentence
a bistro in Paris that serves veal chops and hearty stews
a section of the city populated with casual bistros offering entertainment to suit nearly every taste
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Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Eat French bistro fare in Knox-Henderson Michelin-recommended Knox Bistro in the trendy Knox/Henderson neighborhood is well known for its spectacular weekend brunch scene.
—Visit Dallas, AFAR Media, 7 Mar. 2025
Shanghai, which is expected to open in July, is also expected to house a bistro and a gallery space.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
The French-American bistro sits inside the former Mezzaluna space – which closed last October after 37 years in business.
—Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bistro
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bistro. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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