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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Aromas of chalk, brioche, pear and hints of coriander and cilantro. Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Poor Sébastien Allard, the head curator of paintings, got this horrified look on his face at the idea that Chardin, the master of the perfect still life, would have burnt brioche in his painting. Stephen Heyman, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 The wine is complex with notes of brioche on the mid-palate and a finish with a hint of ginger. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins Servings: 12 This sweet and custardy bread pudding swaps out the brioche for buttery, flaky chocolate croissants, which takes the classic dessert up a notch. Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 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 25 May. 2025.

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