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
Synonyms of bistro
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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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
Aheste This cozy bistro in the Pera neighborhood, walking distance from İstiklal Caddesi, combines Turkish, Persian, and Middle Eastern influences in its inventive cuisine.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Last month, when her husband was squaring off against his opponents Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in the final 2025 mayoral debate, Duwaji was hosting a workshop in ceramics at Huda, a new Levantine bistro in East Williamsburg.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
The property’s restaurant pairs a French bistro–style menu with craft cocktails and fine wines.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 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 17 Nov. 2025.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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