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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Afro-Atlantic inspirations get a Gallic accent, with a menu retaining the tenets of Paris bistro and café fare, revisited with touches of the American South’s culinary hallmarks such as okra, pecans and corn.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The celebratory luxury at the nostalgic Parisian bistro lies, however, in the pâté en croûte, pommes soufflées with caviar, the île flottante, and most of all, the tête de veau ravigote.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
The youngest chef ever to be awarded a Michelin star, the charming and charismatic Amir (Ahmed) has left his fancy New York City bistro for the Crossing to see his friend Rob (Reid Price), but his arrival threatens to upend Rob and Sydney’s (Lindura) working relationship.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
This compact bistro set, which folds up for space-saving storage, can be the ideal solution.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The celebratory luxury at the nostalgic Parisian bistro lies, however, in the pâté en croûte, pommes soufflées with caviar, the île flottante, and most of all, the tête de veau ravigote.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
The youngest chef ever to be awarded a Michelin star, the charming and charismatic Amir (Ahmed) has left his fancy New York City bistro for the Crossing to see his friend Rob (Reid Price), but his arrival threatens to upend Rob and Sydney’s (Lindura) working relationship.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
This compact bistro set, which folds up for space-saving storage, can be the ideal solution.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2025.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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