brioche

noun

bri·​oche brē-ˈōsh How to pronounce brioche (audio) -ˈȯsh How to pronounce brioche (audio)
: light slightly sweet bread made with a rich yeast dough

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Thinly shaved seitan slices are covered with a cheese-like sauce and jalapeño chimichurri and piled onto a pillowy soft brioche bun. Arika Herron, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025 The nose features aromas of apricot, brioche, and a touch of lemon juice. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 The sandwich features a boneless breast of chicken, marinated with a blend of peppers, grilled for a tender and spicy taste, served on a toasted multigrain brioche bun with Colby-Jack cheese, green leaf lettuce and tomato and served with a creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025 The sandwich combines marinated, grilled chicken breast, Colby Jack cheese, lettuce and tomato on a multigrain brioche bun. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for brioche 

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French dialect, from brier to knead, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German brehhan to break — more at break

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brioche was in 1826

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“Brioche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brioche. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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