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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The signature restaurant offers a gourmet experience, while the more casual bistro serves classic Roman dishes in the peaceful garden.
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Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Cocktails, mocktails, and light bites will be available for purchase, evoking the Parisian bistros frequented by van Gogh.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Seema Prasad, proprietor of the Nashville farm-to-table bistro Miel, trains servers to ask questions that will help send diners in the right direction.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 May 2025
When Did the Recall Begin? On May 10, 2025, Fresh & Ready Foods LLC recalled certain ready-to-eat products, like sandwiches and bistro boxes, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Cocktails, mocktails, and light bites will be available for purchase, evoking the Parisian bistros frequented by van Gogh.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Seema Prasad, proprietor of the Nashville farm-to-table bistro Miel, trains servers to ask questions that will help send diners in the right direction.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 May 2025
When Did the Recall Begin? On May 10, 2025, Fresh & Ready Foods LLC recalled certain ready-to-eat products, like sandwiches and bistro boxes, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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