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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True to their TikTok reputation, every element—including the brioche buns—is made from scratch. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025 The chicken sandwich is served with coleslaw, pickles and a house sauce on a brioche bun. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025 New York Strip, 6-oz. filet or 14-oz. boneless ribeye, and French brioche toast with Grand Marnier berry compote. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025 From the tartare and miso brioche appetizer to the dessert of twig tea crème brulée, the whole experience, from start to finish, at Kioku by Endo at The OWO brings pops of delight throughout your time there. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 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 1 May. 2025.

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