First Known Use: 1921
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bistro
bistro
noun bis·tro \ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō, ˈbis-\
: a small restaurant or bar
plural bistros
Full Definition of BISTRO
1
: a small or unpretentious restaurant
2
a : a small bar or tavern b : nightclub
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Examples of BISTRO
- 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>
Origin of BISTRO
French
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