brioche

noun

bri·​oche brē-ˈōsh  -ˈȯsh 

: light slightly sweet bread made with a rich yeast dough

Examples of brioche in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The first thing on the table was a gooey brioche bun, its soft interior streaked with magenta beetroot. — Alicia Erickson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Eggs might be served with homemade brioche and bacon hot from a cast-iron pan, or as part of a breakfast pizza crowned with Boursin cheese and edible flowers straight from the garden. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026

Like most brioche, these have a hint of sweetness alongside a buttery taste, the perfect complement to a juicy burger. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

The Tarte Tropézienne, an orange blossom cream brioche, was a real joy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

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

Rhymes for brioche

• gauche
• synecdoche