Bistro Definition
bēstrō, bĭstrō
bistros
noun
A small, informal restaurant serving wine.
American Heritage
A small wine shop or restaurant where wine is served.
Webster's New World
A small bar, tavern, or nightclub.
American Heritage
A small nightclub or bar.
Webster's New World
A small European-style restaurant.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Bistro
Noun
Singular:
bistro
Plural:
bistrosOrigin of Bistro
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Attested from c. 1920, from the French bistro(t) with the original meaning "proprietor of a tavern" (1880s), of Unknown origin, presumably regional French dialect.
From Wiktionary
French bistro or bistrot tavern owner, tavern
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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