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
Synonyms of bistro
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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For about the price of a Big Mac Meal in Paris, which runs about 11 euros, or almost $13, lunch goers can get a main dish at a local bistro or a two-course lunch meal in suburbs and towns outside the capital.
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Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The street-level outpost of the famed Champs d’Elysee bistro, Fouquet’s restaurant is a destination in itself, with signature red and black bar mirroring its Paris (and Louvre Abu Dhabi) counterpart.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Spilsbury, a native Southern California who previously owned her own café, describes Cbar as a welcoming coastal bistro with worldly flavors, especially from the regions where its wines are sourced.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The second is Bar Alimentar in Príncipe Real, a cozy Italian-Portuguese fusion bistro where the walls are lined with wine bottles and white taper candles.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
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Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The street-level outpost of the famed Champs d’Elysee bistro, Fouquet’s restaurant is a destination in itself, with signature red and black bar mirroring its Paris (and Louvre Abu Dhabi) counterpart.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Spilsbury, a native Southern California who previously owned her own café, describes Cbar as a welcoming coastal bistro with worldly flavors, especially from the regions where its wines are sourced.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The second is Bar Alimentar in Príncipe Real, a cozy Italian-Portuguese fusion bistro where the walls are lined with wine bottles and white taper candles.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bistro
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bistro. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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