bistro
Translation
bistro, small restaurant
Examples
We had lunch at a cozy bistro.
We had lunch at a cosy bistro.
The French bistro serves classic dishes.
The French bistro serves classic dishes.
Grammar Patterns
a bistro a small, informal restaurant We had lunch at a cosy bistro.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cafe, small eatery, diner
Etymology
French origin. The etymology is uncertain, but one theory is that it comes from the Russian 'bystro!' meaning 'quickly!'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'bizzy' (busy) little French restaurant. The name sounds a bit like 'busy street'.