brioche

noun

bri·​oche brē-ˈōsh How to pronounce brioche (audio) -ˈȯsh How to pronounce brioche (audio)
: light slightly sweet bread made with a rich yeast dough

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Delightful mid palate with clean acidity, sparky tropical flavors as well as some caramel and brioche. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 Inspired by one of our readers all-time favorite appetizers—Cheese Dreams—this savory breakfast casserole pairs buttery brioche with eggs and cheese to deliver a dish your family will be requesting for every holiday. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 Bar Louie's is offering a selection of Bar Louie half-pound craft burgers on a brioche bun for free to all active and retired military veterans. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Nov. 2024 The dining room Thanksgiving dinner ($50 for adults, $20 for children) features slow-roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, French green beans with almonds, and cranberry-pear chutney, with Sam’s mashed potatoes for the table. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brioche 

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French dialect, from brier to knead, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German brehhan to break — more at break

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brioche was in 1826

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“Brioche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brioche. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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