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
Shoppers can score patio sofas, dining sets, bistro chairs, outdoor area rugs, and more for less, with deals starting under $150.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
From casual comfort to celebratory splurges From the start, the duo intended to create a neighborhood bistro, a welcoming spot serving French staples.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
The Statler, known as a French American-style bistro in downtown Detroit, has temporarily closed.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025
For small apartment dwellers or those looking to finally stop eating meals on the couch, a space-saving bistro table is the way to go.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
From casual comfort to celebratory splurges From the start, the duo intended to create a neighborhood bistro, a welcoming spot serving French staples.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
The Statler, known as a French American-style bistro in downtown Detroit, has temporarily closed.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025
For small apartment dwellers or those looking to finally stop eating meals on the couch, a space-saving bistro table is the way to go.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bistro
Noun
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The same agent who represented the star cornerback on his team and likes to take all the players to dinner and the nightclub.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Simmons told the magazine that the two knew each other before the Apprentice from hanging around the same nightclubs, but that being president is a very different job than hosting a game show.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Go to the cafe at 6 a.m. Talk to a nurse on their break.—
Silvija Martincevic,
Fortune,
23 Aug. 2025
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Lafayette opened in 2013 as a cafe and bakery offering French cooking downtown.—
Harper Stephanopoulos,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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The 163-seat theater is wrapping up its 16th season with the final productions of Singin’ In The Rain, and has grown over those years to host an ambitious mainstage schedule, cabaret nights, comedy shows, youth productions and more.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Mabel Mercer Foundation—which is dedicated to preserving and performing the art of cabaret—tonight is celebrating two milestones: its 40th anniversary and the 125th year of its namesake, the legendary singer, Mabel Mercer.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Mascherano spent much of the rest of the interview breaking down what happened when he was ejected at halftime of Wednesday’s 2-1 Leagues Cup quarterfinal victory over Mexican club Tigres.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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In addition to multiple games remaining against the Tigers, the club will play the Mariners in September at Kauffman Stadium.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bistro. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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