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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Their patios are furnished with rattan bistro chairs like these from Martha Stewart’s furniture collection.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 July 2025
If your apartment balcony, backyard patio, front porch, or garden corner could use a little love, consider adding a bistro set to your outdoor space.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
However, the Beavercreek location is the second Dayton-area bistro to close in the past month, following the Austin Landing restaurant, which closed in December.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Table Kobus in Epernay is a fantastic bistro with four prix fixe options including French classics like Foie Gras and duck magret.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 July 2025
If your apartment balcony, backyard patio, front porch, or garden corner could use a little love, consider adding a bistro set to your outdoor space.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
However, the Beavercreek location is the second Dayton-area bistro to close in the past month, following the Austin Landing restaurant, which closed in December.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Table Kobus in Epernay is a fantastic bistro with four prix fixe options including French classics like Foie Gras and duck magret.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 28 June 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 8 Jul. 2025.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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