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 restaurant describes itself as an upscale bistro that focuses on French food and wine, with twists coming from both Spanish and Asian cuisine.
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Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
To him, though, the bistro is perfect, rich in singular details that people of more heedless taste might have scrubbed away.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Add a pop of color to your outdoor space with this vibrant bistro set.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
After nearly a year of reviews, Chez Fonfon, a Birmingham French bistro, still has his favorite burger.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
To him, though, the bistro is perfect, rich in singular details that people of more heedless taste might have scrubbed away.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Add a pop of color to your outdoor space with this vibrant bistro set.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
After nearly a year of reviews, Chez Fonfon, a Birmingham French bistro, still has his favorite burger.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2025.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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