brioche

noun

bri·​oche brē-ˈōsh  -ˈȯsh 

: light slightly sweet bread made with a rich yeast dough

Examples of brioche in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These lightly sweet, brioche-like buns are often decorated with strips of dough on top to resemble bones. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Trim the crust from the brioche slices and cut them diagonally into 2 triangles. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026

It’s made with brioche bread cubes, sautéed leeks, and a rich egg custard. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 Oct. 2026

This process aids in the development of classic sparkling wine flavors such as shortbread, brioche, and crème fraiche as well as a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a sense of opulence. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for brioche

• gauche
• synecdoche