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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That was the jumping-off point for our Coop Deville sandwich, with its pickled Fresno chiles, the spice, the crunch, the brioche, the pickles. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 The much-talked-about Cod Royale is Rouse’s take on the Filet-O-Fish, built around a battered hunk of fish sandwiched between a brioche bun, with a dripping dose of tangy tartar sauce, shredded iceberg, and spicy pickles. Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025 The menu includes empanadas, egg bites, croissant sandwiches, a chicken Caesar wrap and a pesto chicken sandwich, as well as pastries such as pain au chocolat and brioche cinnamon rolls. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025 The wine features a fine mousse with delicate bubbles and aromas of green apple, lemon zest, and white peach, complemented by subtle notes of brioche and almond from extended lees contact. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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