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 Though the carrozza also is tempting — the brioche buffalo mozzarella sandwich is coated and fried to crisp perfection, with each triangle standing upright on a pool of Parmesan fonduta and topped with truffle shavings. Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Do yourself a favor and order the crab maison with buttered brioche for your appetizer. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024 The sparkling rosé boasts rose petal, citrus and brioche aromas that remind me of older vintages of Champagne. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024 Opened by Umami, a Japanese delicatessen, Umami Matcha Café celebrates both coffee and matcha in all its forms: drinks, brioche, cheesecake, cookies, and more. Jade Simon, Vogue, 20 June 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 17 Sep. 2024.

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