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

Examples of brioche in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The only constant on Palma’s ever-changing tasting menu is this brioche bun served with coconut caramel butter. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024 Bun check: Kaiser rolls are really great with this sandwich for their slightly nutty flavor (many are topped with seeds), but a classic brioche bun would work, too. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024 But the fan favorite is an haute cuisine take on the beef hot dog (inspired by the Varsity, a local diner chain) with a brioche bun, caviar, chowchow, and crème fraîche. Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2024 What to try: The breakfast sandwich with egg, bacon, tomato, havarti cheese and avocado on a homemade brioche bun. Megan Stringer, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brioche 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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