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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The circular pedestal tables, complete with cozy loveseats and wire chairs by Warren Platner, are scattered around the room like a Parisian bistro.
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Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
Outside, there’s even a front patio space that would be perfect for a cute bistro set for two.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
While sitting outside at one of the bistro tables under the cream-white awnings on a sunny day is a joy, be sure to also go inside to see the interiors of this chandeliered grand café.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The framing device, meanwhile, finds Geraldine, played by Caroline Katz, dressed in a stylish cream trouser suit sitting in a windowless, timeless bistro reflecting on her life.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
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Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
Outside, there’s even a front patio space that would be perfect for a cute bistro set for two.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
While sitting outside at one of the bistro tables under the cream-white awnings on a sunny day is a joy, be sure to also go inside to see the interiors of this chandeliered grand café.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The framing device, meanwhile, finds Geraldine, played by Caroline Katz, dressed in a stylish cream trouser suit sitting in a windowless, timeless bistro reflecting on her life.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bistro. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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