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 sandwich featured chicken breast, ghost pepper sauce, pickles and a brioche bun. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025 His take, the curry shrimp burger, brings the bold aromas of herbs and Scotch bonnet peppers to a shrimp patty served on a warm brioche bun and topped with a mango pickled slaw, arugula, and a signature curry mango aioli. Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025 The sandwich pairs a cult favorite creamy, cool, Cilantro Lime Sauce with a boneless breast of chicken marinated with a blend of peppers, grilled until tender, topped with Colby Jack cheese, green leaf lettuce, and tomato, and served on a toasted multigrain brioche bun. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025 The menu changes seasonally, but their famous chicken liver — served on brioche bread with pickled prunes, inspired by Anthony Bourdain — is always in rotation. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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