brioche

noun

bri·​oche brē-ˈōsh How to pronounce brioche (audio) -ˈȯsh How to pronounce brioche (audio)
: light slightly sweet bread made with a rich yeast dough

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This savory breakfast casserole pairs buttery brioche with eggs and cheese to deliver a dish your family will be requesting all summer. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Hazelnut brioches, flaky pastries, blueberry financiers, and madeleines—crafted by the French pastry chef—are neatly stacked in a room adorned with hot pink and coral Bill Bensley artwork. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 The bakery’s offerings, all prepared in-house, include croissants, pan au chocolat, kouign-amanns, canelés, cinnamon rolls, brioche, seasonal selections of cakes and pies, tarts and more. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 At the same time, Old Elk’s near-parity wheat content transforms the style into something close to brioche pastry in liquid form. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for brioche

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French dialect, from brier to knead, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German brehhan to break — more at break

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brioche was in 1826

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“Brioche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brioche. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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