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
Synonyms of bistro
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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Lùme Sarris recommends this small but stylish six-room hotel not far from the water, noting its design and bistro.
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Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
After a Sunday matinee last month, Christopher and I had dinner a few blocks away at a bistro his wife, dancer Jennifer Locke, recommended.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
This bistro set brings a natural element to your small patio.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Lunch is a short walk at Le Poulbot, a cozy Montmartre bistro.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
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Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
After a Sunday matinee last month, Christopher and I had dinner a few blocks away at a bistro his wife, dancer Jennifer Locke, recommended.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
This bistro set brings a natural element to your small patio.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Lunch is a short walk at Le Poulbot, a cozy Montmartre bistro.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bistro. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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