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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Despite the bistro’s slightly lower profile, reservations are essential.
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Evan Rail, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Another affordable find is this three-piece rocking bistro set that’s perfect for small-space balconies, and these lounge chairs and included side table that are ideal for pools or backyards with extra room.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
The Asian bistro got a yellow placard from county inspectors for not using the correct cleaning procedures or keeping foods at the correct temperatures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Mingling amidst the Beautiful People and in search of a phone to call his wife, after being told the bistro didn’t have one, Herrera was given one thin dime from the cash register.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
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Evan Rail, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Another affordable find is this three-piece rocking bistro set that’s perfect for small-space balconies, and these lounge chairs and included side table that are ideal for pools or backyards with extra room.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
The Asian bistro got a yellow placard from county inspectors for not using the correct cleaning procedures or keeping foods at the correct temperatures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Mingling amidst the Beautiful People and in search of a phone to call his wife, after being told the bistro didn’t have one, Herrera was given one thin dime from the cash register.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2025.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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