bistro

noun

plural bistros
1
: a small or unpretentious restaurant
2
a
: a small bar or tavern
b

Examples of bistro in a Sentence

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
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Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bistro was in 1919

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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bistro. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

bistro

noun
: a small or modest restaurant

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