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
Our favorite finds include a set of chaise lounge chairs under $200, a compact bistro dining set available in spring-ready shades like pastel pink and eggshell blue, and a $30 side table that offers extra room for snacks and drinks.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
End your day out on the town by grabbing a bite or beverage at the on-site bistro and bar, taking a dip in the indoor pool, or working out in the fitness center.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
The South End restaurant will mark Cru’s first spot in Charlotte; the brand was introduced in North Carolina with the opening of its bistro at Fenton in Cary in 2022, the News & Observer reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
At the bistro, Irvi was promoted to server and then manager.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
End your day out on the town by grabbing a bite or beverage at the on-site bistro and bar, taking a dip in the indoor pool, or working out in the fitness center.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
The South End restaurant will mark Cru’s first spot in Charlotte; the brand was introduced in North Carolina with the opening of its bistro at Fenton in Cary in 2022, the News & Observer reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
At the bistro, Irvi was promoted to server and then manager.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bistro
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The brothers met the women at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, taking some on trips to ritzy locales, and paying for flights and luxury lodging.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Edko Films and directed by Jack Ng, the film is set in 2012 at a fading hostess nightclub in Tsim Sha Tsui East.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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The title is tied to Wade's cabaret production, a stage show inspired by her Las Vegas Weekly column that recounts the experiences of a modern showgirl working in the entertainment capital.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Verre Jaune includes Hendricks grand cabaret gin, basil, lillet blanc, lemon and tonic — a delightful little drink made all the better by the sounds of the Max Wellman Big Band.—
Brianne Pfannenstiel,
Des Moines Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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It’s been a strange season in City Section soccer, with six schools removed from the playoffs for using ineligible players, most of whom played for club teams while also playing tor their high school team, in violation of CIF bylaw 600.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The club will take on Toluca FC of Liga MX in the next stage of the Concacaf Champions Cup on Wednesday at Snapdragon Stadium before traveling to FC Dallas on Saturday.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bistro. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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