as in nightclub
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
a section of the city populated with casual bistros offering entertainment to suit nearly every taste
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Recent Examples of bistro
The celebratory luxury at the nostalgic Parisian bistro lies, however, in the pâté en croûte, pommes soufflées with caviar, the île flottante, and most of all, the tête de veau ravigote.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
The youngest chef ever to be awarded a Michelin star, the charming and charismatic Amir (Ahmed) has left his fancy New York City bistro for the Crossing to see his friend Rob (Reid Price), but his arrival threatens to upend Rob and Sydney’s (Lindura) working relationship.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
This compact bistro set, which folds up for space-saving storage, can be the ideal solution.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Costway 3-Piece Folding Bistro Table Chairs Set Enjoy an evening charcuterie board and a glass of wine with this white bistro set.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
The youngest chef ever to be awarded a Michelin star, the charming and charismatic Amir (Ahmed) has left his fancy New York City bistro for the Crossing to see his friend Rob (Reid Price), but his arrival threatens to upend Rob and Sydney’s (Lindura) working relationship.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
This compact bistro set, which folds up for space-saving storage, can be the ideal solution.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Costway 3-Piece Folding Bistro Table Chairs Set Enjoy an evening charcuterie board and a glass of wine with this white bistro set.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bistro
Noun
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His 2024 album is titled Kansas Anymore, and New York was also once home to the legendary Max's Kansas City nightclub.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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The other, dubbed the Entertainment District Unit, places more police in uptown during peak nightlife hours when most crimes are likely to occur at or near bars and nightclubs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The park is surrounded by trees, bakeries, cafes, and more.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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La Maisonette, a cafe open for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea, also made a re-entrance following a 20-year closure.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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With panel discussions, local author presentations and a comedy cabaret featuring local comedian Miss Shannon Paul.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
28 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the second half folds in the aesthetics of Vegas strip cabarets with eerie melodies from movie scores like Danny Elfman’s Nightmare Before Christmas.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Foundation emails obtained by the Herald show the club membership was actually under Gatlin’s name.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Jacob Misiorowski provided four innings of one-run ball for Milwaukee, and his fellow rookie, Chad Patrick, pitched the club out of a massive jam to keep Milwaukee ahead in the sixth.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bistro. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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