: an informal usually French restaurant serving simple hearty food
Examples of brasserie in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Since opening in 1899, the classic brasserie has been a meeting place for those in the arts and culture industry, with past guests including Charlie Chaplin, Marlene Dietrich, Edith Piaf, Jackie Kennedy, and Liza Minnelli.
—
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Set in SoHo, this swanky, vintage-style brasserie is a favorite among trend-forward travelers and locals, including many a celebrity.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Wander around the quaint cobblestone streets of historic Tribeca before heading back to cozy up on a red banquette in the brasserie with a bowl of French onion soup.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
This French brasserie is doing prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner all week.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brasserie
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Set in SoHo, this swanky, vintage-style brasserie is a favorite among trend-forward travelers and locals, including many a celebrity.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Wander around the quaint cobblestone streets of historic Tribeca before heading back to cozy up on a red banquette in the brasserie with a bowl of French onion soup.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
This French brasserie is doing prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner all week.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brasserie
Cite this Entry
“Brasserie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brasserie. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
