bistro

bis·tro

noun \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

Examples of BISTRO

1. a bistro in Paris that serves veal chops and hearty stews
2. <a section of the city populated with casual bistros offering entertainment to suit nearly every taste>

Origin of BISTRO

French

First Known Use: 1921

Related to BISTRO

Synonyms

nightclub, boîte, cabaret, café (also cafe), club, nightspot, nitery (also niterie), roadhouse, supper club

Related Words

a-go-go, disco, discotheque (or discothéque); barroom, pub [chiefly British], public house [chiefly British], saloon, tavern; clip joint [slang], dive, honky-tonk, key club, speakeasy; canteen, watering hole, watering place