bistro

Etymology

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. See the French etymology for more.

noun

  1. A small restaurant.
  2. A small bar or pub.

verb

  1. (rare) to eat at a bistro

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