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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Both styles are served on a toasty, buttery brioche bun — tasty, but a little heavy, swallowing the skimpy serving of lobster on top. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025 The donut is a 24-hour brioche donut filled with French toast cream, dipped in maple glaze, and topped with maple brioche crunch, mascarpone whip, and a maple drizzle. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Brunch service will launch July 12 with plates such as huevos rancheros, grilled flat iron steak and eggs, and tres leches brioche French toast. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025 Aromas of pineapple, nectarine, and dried sage draw you into the glass while flavors of brioche, lemon curd, and caramelized pineapple delight your taste buds. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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