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Definition of bistro

bistro

/ˈbiː.stroʊ/
bis · tro
Plural:bistros
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bistro Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, inexpensive, and casual restaurant or cafe, typically serving simple French-style meals and wine in a cozy setting.

Example

"We met for lunch at a charming neighborhood bistro that serves freshly baked baguettes and onion soup."

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• Nearby Words

bison
bisque
bissau
bistro
bit
bitch
bitchily

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 20th century from French bistro (also spelled bistrot), a Parisian slang word of uncertain origin, though a popular folk etymology attributes it to Russian soldiers in Paris in 1814 shouting bystro ('quickly') at waiters.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bistro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bistro
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