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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The staff brought over the bread trolley and then plated a beautiful bread basket with samples of each variety, including mini baguettes, bacon baguettes, mini croissants, spinach bread, soft brioche, apricot walnut bread, focaccia, Comté cheese bread and sourdough. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 More time on the lees equals more of those yeasty, bready brioche aromas or flavors. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024 Menu choices include a black angus filet mignon, roasted butternut squash soup, brioche pudding and other spins on favorites. Nadia Lopez, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024 The celebrity chef's version is packed with leeks, apples and pears, and has notes of sage and a base of buttery brioche bread. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 19 Nov. 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 6 Jan. 2025.

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