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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Specially Selected Giant Brioche Buns Go for gold with a pack of fluffy, oversized brioche buns—made with egg and butter—to complement our Ultimate Southern Burgers. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 June 2025 An elegant English sparkler with crisp apple, brioche, and delicate bubbles. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 With aromas of peach, brioche, and espresso bean, this luscious dram washes over the mouth with flavors of apricot, vanilla, lemon zest, and rose petal. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025 The bun is now made at the restaurant, a cross between a brioche and a potato roll. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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