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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This is not the time for homemade sourdough or bakery brioche. Lisa Butterworth, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026 Swap French bread with brioche or challah for a richer, slightly sweeter result. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 Also known as lambropsomo, tsoureki is a sweet, brioche-like Greek Easter bread that’s braided and shaped into a circle or two long loaves. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 1 Apr. 2026 In the kitchen, Kai rolls out dough for buckwheat brioche bread paired with herb butter. Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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