bistro
noun
a small, modest, European-style restaurant or caf é.
bistros
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pluralof bistro.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When you think of eating in Paris, bistros come to mind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
To do so, I stay away from bistros in fancy neighborhoods, which charge too much and often cook up mediocre food.
From Barron's ● Mar. 8, 2026
The wrap that has quietly risen to ubiquity in café fridges, trendy bistros and airport grab-and-go kiosks.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2025
But for the mom-and-pop shops in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades — the dry cleaners, tattoo parlors, bars, bistros and stores that sold antiques, flowers, books, pottery and macaroons — the devastation is more personal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2025
The diners have all been taken over by precious little bistros boasting a menu of indigenous American cuisine.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
