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
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Those deft cooking skills are on full display at his first Chapel Hill restaurant Hawthorne & Wood, an American-style eatery that feels like a neighborhood bistro with a side of fine-dining influences.
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Lucille Sherman, Axios, 29 July 2024
In addition, Marriott’s Manor Club at Ford’s Colony listened to their guests who desired food and beverage options and transformed a fitness center into an intimate bistro to meet those needs.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
There are two full-service eateries—a Mediterranean spot, Muze Lounge & Terrasse, and a French bistro, Commodore Restaurant—as well as an indoor pool and a dry sauna where guests can luxuriate.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
Along with an outdoor dining area, the backyard boasts additional seating, a fire pit and cozy bistro lights.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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Lucille Sherman, Axios, 29 July 2024
In addition, Marriott’s Manor Club at Ford’s Colony listened to their guests who desired food and beverage options and transformed a fitness center into an intimate bistro to meet those needs.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
There are two full-service eateries—a Mediterranean spot, Muze Lounge & Terrasse, and a French bistro, Commodore Restaurant—as well as an indoor pool and a dry sauna where guests can luxuriate.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
Along with an outdoor dining area, the backyard boasts additional seating, a fire pit and cozy bistro lights.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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