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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Bar Louie Free to all active and retired military veterans is a selection of Bar Louie half-pound craft burgers on a brioche bun. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024 The new Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich features chicken breast, ghost pepper sauce, pickles and a brioche bun. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 The only constant on Palma’s ever-changing tasting menu is this brioche bun served with coconut caramel butter. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024 Bun check: Kaiser rolls are really great with this sandwich for their slightly nutty flavor (many are topped with seeds), but a classic brioche bun would work, too. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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