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 property, which opened in 2021, is conveniently situated next to the trendy Warehouse District, a haven for art galleries and chic bistros.
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Mariette Williams, Essence, 12 June 2025
Another highlight is the resident bistro, Magdalena, which serves sustainable dishes inspired and sourced from the Chesapeake Bay’s rich bounty.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
The site’s deals section is chock full of discounts on folding bistro sets, loveseats, three-piece conversation sets, and more.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 14 June 2025
Wendy Low Washington, D.C. Not long ago, at dinner in a quaint bistro in Dumbo, my friends and I experienced the increasingly common challenge of straining to hear one another while sitting less than two feet away.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Mariette Williams, Essence, 12 June 2025
Another highlight is the resident bistro, Magdalena, which serves sustainable dishes inspired and sourced from the Chesapeake Bay’s rich bounty.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
The site’s deals section is chock full of discounts on folding bistro sets, loveseats, three-piece conversation sets, and more.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 14 June 2025
Wendy Low Washington, D.C. Not long ago, at dinner in a quaint bistro in Dumbo, my friends and I experienced the increasingly common challenge of straining to hear one another while sitting less than two feet away.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bistro
Noun
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Mood lighting, a low-slung ceiling, the thumping bass from abundant speakers; is this a gym or a nightclub?—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The New York artist was thrown out of a Florida nightclub and detained this weekend after an altercation.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Rising food costs due to inflation challenges new owner of the lower-level cafe in City Hall The new cafe is a family affair, with Carter-Watson's daughter and other family members helping out.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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Even local coworking spaces or cafes can boost creativity and satisfaction.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Two giants of the cabaret concert realm, vocalist/actress Sally Mayes and pianist/entertainer Billy Stritch, are the latest attraction in Music Theater of Connecticut’s Hot Summer Nights series, July 12 at 8 p.m. $55.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Directed by Dana Reynolds, the cabaret features approximately 24 songs from 1943 through 1959.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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In celebration of Rotary’s Epic Day of Service, members from several North County Rotary clubs recently joined forces to support environmental conservation efforts at the San Elijo Lagoon Reserve.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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That next big step would be a transfer from his MLS team to a European club for the upcoming season.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bistro. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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