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
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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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Bowman said the 40-foot bar offering a wide array of signature cocktails and TVs all-around will have seating for about 44, including several bistro tables along the Shelby Street side of the more than 7,000 square foot space.
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Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024
One of those rare New York City institutions that remains unchanged despite operating throughout several decades, Raoul’s is a French bistro that’s been a SoHo staple since 1975.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
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Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024
One of those rare New York City institutions that remains unchanged despite operating throughout several decades, Raoul’s is a French bistro that’s been a SoHo staple since 1975.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
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 4 May. 2024.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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