BISTRO | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Bistro

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

1920s: French; perhaps related to bistouille, a northern colloquial term meaning ‘bad alcohol’, perhaps from Russian bystro ‘rapidly’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbiːstrəʊ
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbɪstrəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a small, relatively simple restaurant, especially one offering French or French-style food

Short Definition:

small, inexpensive restaurant

Examples:
  • the bistro offers a more relaxed setting for dining

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