bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbē-(ˌ)strō 
ˈbi-
ˈbi-
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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This compact bistro set, which folds up for space-saving storage, can be the ideal solution.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Costway 3-Piece Folding Bistro Table Chairs Set Enjoy an evening charcuterie board and a glass of wine with this white bistro set.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Lumiere has earned a Michelin star with its seasonal British cooking, Petit Coco is a beloved French bistro and Journey’s 12-course tasting menu is inspired by the owners’ globetrotting.
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Restaurants like Bar Kabawa in New York and Kamuy, a Haitian bistro in Montreal, are best-in-class examples of Caribbean fine dining.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Costway 3-Piece Folding Bistro Table Chairs Set Enjoy an evening charcuterie board and a glass of wine with this white bistro set.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Lumiere has earned a Michelin star with its seasonal British cooking, Petit Coco is a beloved French bistro and Journey’s 12-course tasting menu is inspired by the owners’ globetrotting.
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Restaurants like Bar Kabawa in New York and Kamuy, a Haitian bistro in Montreal, are best-in-class examples of Caribbean fine dining.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bistro
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bistro. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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