bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbē-(ˌ)strō 
ˈbi-
ˈbi-
plural bistros
1
: a small or unpretentious restaurant
2
a
: a small bar or tavern
b
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Examples of bistro in a Sentence
a bistro in Paris that serves veal chops and hearty stews
a section of the city populated with casual bistros offering entertainment to suit nearly every taste
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The trailer and bistro menus will overlap — but just a bit.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2024
This Asian fusion bistro offers tasty dishes in a sleek environment that can be a date night or family outing spot.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2024
This Asian fusion bistro offers tasty dishes in a sleek environment that can be a date night or family outing spot.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bistro. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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