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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For meat lovers, the Mayami sliders are made with bacon and gruyere on brioche buns. Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 The avocado toast starts with fluffy brioche and tops it with creamy avocado, pickled veg, crispy tofu and a scallion oil. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 But there’s also the pan brioche (Italian brioche bread) with anchovies and butter and puntarelle enveloped in a savory anchovy hug; the agnolotti del plin, dumplings shining in a glossy butter and sage sauce, are not to be missed either. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The Stacked Brisket and Brioche Sandwich features a half-pound of brisket drizzled with Sweet & Spicy BBQ sauce on a brioche roll. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 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 3 May. 2026.

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