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
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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
Recent Examples on the Web
That neighborhood is a chill, touristy, family-friendly area with bistros, boutiques, and a quaint boardwalk—basically the Canadian version of Florida’s Seaside (of The Truman Show fame).
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Charles Moss, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
The street food menu includes a variety of sandwiches (reindeer included), and the bistro offers traditional Finnish salmon soup, salad, steak, and a couple of different desserts.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
To save space on an apartment balcony or to outfit a front porch for morning coffee, look at this three-piece wooden bistro set that’s on sale for $150.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
Its 11 double-paned windows provide plenty of natural light, and the front porch has room for a small bistro set, an outdoor area rug, and planters.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Charles Moss, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
The street food menu includes a variety of sandwiches (reindeer included), and the bistro offers traditional Finnish salmon soup, salad, steak, and a couple of different desserts.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
To save space on an apartment balcony or to outfit a front porch for morning coffee, look at this three-piece wooden bistro set that’s on sale for $150.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
Its 11 double-paned windows provide plenty of natural light, and the front porch has room for a small bistro set, an outdoor area rug, and planters.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bistro. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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