noun
bistro
BEE-stroh/ˈbiːstrəʊ/
A small, casual restaurant.
The server brings a simple lunch to a diner at the small bistro.
Etymology
French bistro was Parisian slang for a little wineshop or restaurant, already close to today's small, casual eating place. Its earlier origin is unknown.
In context
There I was in my grandparents bistro by the side of the National Route 7.
More examples
- The bistro serves soup and bread at lunchtime.
- A few tables stand outside the crowded bistro.
- She opens a casual bistro near the station.
Forms
bistro · bistros
Similar words
- cafe
- Often emphasizes coffee, drinks, and lighter food.
- restaurant
- The broader term, without implying small size or informality.