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There are these boutique writers out there who think if they are not writing their novels sitting at a bistro with their laptops, then they're not real writers. That's ridiculous.
Rick Bragg

Meaning of "bistro" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BISTRO

French: of obscure origin; perhaps from Russian bistro fast.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BISTRO

bistro  [ˈbiːstrəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BISTRO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bistro is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BISTRO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bistro

Bistro

A bistro /ˈbiːstroʊ/, sometimes spelled bistrot, is, in its original Parisian incarnation, a small restaurant serving moderately priced simple meals in a modest setting. Bistros are defined mostly by the foods they serve. French home-style cooking, and slow-cooked foods like cassoulet, a bean stew, are typical.

Definition of bistro in the English dictionary

The definition of bistro in the dictionary is a small restaurant.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BISTRO


cabestro
kəˈbɛstrəʊ
Castro
ˈkæstrəʊ
cilantro
sɪˈlæntrəʊ
Cointreau
ˈkwɑːntrəʊ
cuatro
ˈkwɒtrəʊ
dextro
ˈdɛkstrəʊ
electro
ɪˈlɛktrəʊ
estro
ˈɛstrəʊ
intro
ˈɪntrəʊ
maestro
ˈmaɪstrəʊ
metro
ˈmɛtrəʊ
nitro
ˈnaɪtrəʊ
nonmetro
ˌnɒnˈmɛtrəʊ
outro
ˈaʊtrəʊ
Paltrow
ˈpɒltrəʊ
retro
ˈrɛtrəʊ
strow
strəʊ
strown
strəʊ
trow
trəʊ
vitro
ˈvɪtrəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BISTRO

bisson
bist
bistable
bistate
bister
Bisto
bistort
bistouries
bistoury
bistre
bisulcate
bisulfate
bisulfide
bisulfite
bisulphate
bisulphide
bisulphite
Bisutun
bisymmetric
bisymmetrical

WORDS THAT END LIKE BISTRO

bro
Cagliostro
claro
dinero
duro
euro
hero
hydro
in vitro
libero
micro
Montefeltro
Negro
pedro
primero
pro
Rio de Janeiro
ro
to and fro
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Synonyms and antonyms of bistro in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bistro» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BISTRO

Find out the translation of bistro to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bistro from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bistro» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

小餐馆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

café-bar
570 millions of speakers

English

bistro
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रेस्टोरेंट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بيسترو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бистро
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bistrô
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খাবারের দোকান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

petit restaurant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bistro
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bistro
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

小料理屋
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

작은 식당이나 술집
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bistro
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quán rượu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிஸ்ட்ரோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बिस्त्रो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bistro
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bistrò
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bistro
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бістро
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bistro
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

bistro
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bistro
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bistro
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bistro
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bistro

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BISTRO»

The term «bistro» is very widely used and occupies the 9.744 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BISTRO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bistro

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QUOTES WITH «BISTRO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bistro.
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Rick Bragg
There are these boutique writers out there who think if they are not writing their novels sitting at a bistro with their laptops, then they're not real writers. That's ridiculous.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BISTRO»

Discover the use of bistro in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bistro and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Blue Bistro
Elin Hilderbrand, author of the enchanting Summer People and The Beach Club, invites you to experience the perfect getaway with her sparkling new novel.
Elin Hilderbrand, 2010
2
Bistro
Traditional bistro fare is the essence of French country cooking. An honest, fresh and satisfying food prepared by home cooks. Author Laura Washburn brings real bistro recipes to life in this no-fuss cookery book.
Laura Washburn, 2008
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Bistro
Written by award winning chef Philip Johnson, this superb collection of recipes celebrates his signature style: unpretentious, welcoming food that surprises through its sure execution and spot-on flavour combinations.
Philip Johnson, 2004
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Plum: Gratifying Vegan Dishes from Seattle's Plum Bistro
This photo-filled book features 60 recipes, including Pesto Plum Pizza, Good Old-Fashioned French Toast, Barbecue Oyster-Mushroom Sliders, Fresh Blueberry Shortcake, homemade vegan pasta, and more.
Makini Howell, 2013
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Bistro Laurent Tourondel: New American Bistro Cooking
Bistro Laurent Tourondel With the growing national popularity of his BLT restaurants, Laurent Tourondel has reinvented the bistro for Americans today, combining the welcoming coziness of a traditional French bistro with the à la carte ...
Laurent Tourondel, Michele Scicolone, 2007
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Bistro Cooking
Cooking.
Patricia Wells, 2010
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Bistro
Adaptations of old recipes and new ones based on the traditional give a taste of the French countryside.
Valerie Lhomme, 2001
8
The Baby Bistro: Child-Approved Recipes and Expert Nutrition ...
Based on the most current nutritional information, this concise guide offers new mothers a focused introduction to feeding babies healthy, nutritious foods during their first 12 months of life.
Christina Schmidt, 2009
9
Fresh Canadian Bistro: Top Canadian Chefs Share Their ...
A collection of 80 bistro-style dishes from top Canadian restaurants featuring fresh, local produce.
Craig Flinn, 2009
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The Baby Bistro Cookbook: Healthy, Delicious Cuisine for ...
Baby food reaches a new level of sophistication in this collectin of 150 recipes for everything from finger foods to traveling snacks. 20,000 first printing.
Joohee Muromcew, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BISTRO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bistro is used in the context of the following news items.
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Beloved SoMa Bistro Le Charm Closing, Will Reopen As Something …
20-plus-year-old French bistro Le Charm, which was serving fish quenelles in lobster sauce and onion soup to the tech geeks of the dot-com ... «SFist, Jul 15»
2
No shame: happy hour at Plaza Bistro
As ya'll know by now, I love a good happy hour. Whether it's cheap drinks or cheap eats, or preferably both, I'll show up early and order until the ... «Sonoma Valley Sun, Jul 15»
3
Paris Hilton's Tour of Las Vegas Includes Lavo and Tao Asian Bistro
She dined at Tao Asian Bistro at the Venetian on Friday night with her boyfriend and a group of friends. The group ordered sashimi, miso soup, ... «Eater, Jul 15»
4
Trailblazing restaurateur to close Rue de l'Espoir after 39 years
Deborah Norman leaves behind quite a legacy, opening her bistro in 1976, long before any of Providence's other notable women made their ... «The Providence Journal, Jul 15»
5
Business Beat: Tomboni's opens bistro on Judson
Tomboni's Bistro and Fresh Food to Go is open at its new location at 1811-A Judson Road, where Tree Frog Cafe and Beth's Cafe previously ... «Longview News-Journal, Jul 15»
6
French meets the Pacific at Langley's Prima Bistro
The rooftop patio at Prima Bistro includes standing outdoor heaters and blankets on chairs. Oh, and a great view of Saratoga Passage. «HeraldNet, Jul 15»
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Budget Gourmet: Croissants Bistro and Bakery's No Mess Grill Recipe
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – Andrew Fortner, Executive Chef from Croissants Bistro and Bakery in Myrtle Beach prepared a no mess grill ... «WBTW - Myrtle Beach and Florence SC, Jul 15»
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Nigel's Soulful Bistro feeds body and spirit
That's what Kentori Johnson, chef and owner of Nigel's Soulful Bistro, said he strives to do with each meal he creates at his new Ocean Springs ... «SunHerald.com, Jul 15»
9
South Lane Bistro, Guilford
GUILFORD 05/21/15 Grilled salmon with pistachio and sun-dried tomato butter is served with lemon spinach orzo at South Lane Bistro in ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
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Dining review: Goji Bistro in Cary offers diverse Chinese menu
Red curtains with gold tassel tiebacks and calligraphy spanning one wall leave no doubt that Goji Bistro represents a return to its owners' ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Bistro [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/bistro>. May 2024 ».
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