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
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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This bistro set mimics natural wicker while offering extra durability against UV rays and storms.
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Alexandra Kay, People.com, 31 May 2025
Sides are textbook bistro: fries, mashed potatoes, or green beans.
—Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
On a cool weekday morning last month, just steps away from some of California's fanciest boutiques and bistros, Irving Webb was desperately trying to break camp as sanitation workers with shovels cleared the sidewalk he's been living on for the last few nights.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 26 May 2025
The signature restaurant offers a gourmet experience, while the more casual bistro serves classic Roman dishes in the peaceful garden.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
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Alexandra Kay, People.com, 31 May 2025
Sides are textbook bistro: fries, mashed potatoes, or green beans.
—Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
On a cool weekday morning last month, just steps away from some of California's fanciest boutiques and bistros, Irving Webb was desperately trying to break camp as sanitation workers with shovels cleared the sidewalk he's been living on for the last few nights.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 26 May 2025
The signature restaurant offers a gourmet experience, while the more casual bistro serves classic Roman dishes in the peaceful garden.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
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 18 Jun. 2025.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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