as in nightclub
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
a section of the city populated with casual bistros offering entertainment to suit nearly every taste
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Recent Examples of bistro
Located in the heart of downtown, the 30-seat Cantonese spot is run by chef Kwok Chen, who opened it to create an intimate, family-run bistro after years of success in the casino world.
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Michael Moberly, Saveur, 13 Aug. 2025
Shoppers can score patio sofas, dining sets, bistro chairs, outdoor area rugs, and more for less, with deals starting under $150.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This is a neighborhood French bistro that offers an extensive wine list and opportunities for excess.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
The Statler, known as a French American-style bistro in downtown Detroit, has temporarily closed.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Michael Moberly, Saveur, 13 Aug. 2025
Shoppers can score patio sofas, dining sets, bistro chairs, outdoor area rugs, and more for less, with deals starting under $150.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This is a neighborhood French bistro that offers an extensive wine list and opportunities for excess.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
The Statler, known as a French American-style bistro in downtown Detroit, has temporarily closed.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bistro
Noun
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The area had already changed to an entertainment district with the 1981 opening of the Billy Bob’s Texas nightclub across North Main Street.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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The two were first romantically linked in July after they were spotted dancing together and looking close during a nightclub outing.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The dish became popular in Japan in the 1960s and is still commonly found in Japanese cafes.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant, open since 1996 and founded by experienced cafe owner Peter Schroder, was once recognized on a Texas Monthly list of the state’s best breakfasts.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Inside the Landmark Center, the Klondike Kates will host their annual cabaret.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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These flamenco venues originally developed during the 1960s throughout Spain replacing cabarets.—
Emily Cardenas,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Razer’s chairman and CEO is a member of the elite billionaires club whose members appear on our annual list of Singapore’s 50 richest, collated by a team led by wealth editor Jane Ho.—
Naazneen Karmali,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Because, immediately, journeyman Jones threw five passes on the first five plays to began attacking the NFL’s weakest starting cornerbacks — a situation too obvious for the club to have gone the entire offseason not doing enough to remedy.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bistro. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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