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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The brioche-like dough resembles a seashell and is topped with a crispy, colorful streusel. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025 This $8 brioche is available now. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025 The new weekend brunch menu is spotlighted by French toast made with brioche bread and topped with cajeta (goat milk caramel, a Mexican guava atole cream and berries). Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025 In addition to its standard dinner menu, the restaurant will serve a Thanksgiving spread that includes turkey, brioche stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, French green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry and pear chutney, rolls and pumpkin cheesecake. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 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 21 Dec. 2025.

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