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bistro

bis·tro
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bis-troh; French bee-stroh]
    • /ˈbɪs troʊ; French biˈstroʊ/
    • /ˈbiː.strəʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bis-troh; French bee-stroh]
    • /ˈbɪs troʊ; French biˈstroʊ/

Definitions of bistro word

  • countable noun bistro A bistro is a small, informal restaurant or a bar where food is served. 3
  • noun bistro a small restaurant 3
  • noun bistro a small wine shop or restaurant where wine is served 3
  • noun bistro a small nightclub or bar 3
  • noun plural bistro a small, modest, European-style restaurant or café. 1
  • noun plural bistro a small nightclub or restaurant. 1

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Origin of bistro

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; < French bistro(t), orig. argot, first attested in the sense “proprietor of a tavern” (1884); of obscure origin

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Parts of speech for Bistro

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bistro popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

bistro usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for bistro

noun bistro

  • tavern — a place where liquors are sold to be consumed on the premises.
  • lounge — to pass time idly and indolently.
  • restaurant — an establishment where meals are served to customers.
  • bar — A bar is a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.

Top questions with bistro

  • what is a bistro?
  • what is bistro sauce?

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