as in nightclub
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
a section of the city populated with casual bistros offering entertainment to suit nearly every taste
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Recent Examples of bistro
From cosy bistros to fine dining experiences; luxury hotels focused on sustainability to cosy hotels with amazing views, this is a guide to some of the hottest restaurants, bars and hotels to visit during your next trip to London.
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George Koutsakis, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
And while the historic downtown bistro offers much higher-end items, my heart was set on spaghetti and meatballs ($29), which is reasonably upscale in and of itself.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Winston Porter Three-Piece Foldable Patio Bistro Set Perfect for compact spaces, this simple and sleek three-piece bistro set comes with two foldable metal chairs and a collapsible table that fits perfectly on decks, balconies, and patios.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Their patios are furnished with rattan bistro chairs like these from Martha Stewart’s furniture collection.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 July 2025
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George Koutsakis, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
And while the historic downtown bistro offers much higher-end items, my heart was set on spaghetti and meatballs ($29), which is reasonably upscale in and of itself.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Winston Porter Three-Piece Foldable Patio Bistro Set Perfect for compact spaces, this simple and sleek three-piece bistro set comes with two foldable metal chairs and a collapsible table that fits perfectly on decks, balconies, and patios.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Their patios are furnished with rattan bistro chairs like these from Martha Stewart’s furniture collection.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bistro
Noun
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Mood lighting, a low-slung ceiling, the thumping bass from abundant speakers; is this a gym or a nightclub?—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The nearby and affiliated Knickerbocker Music Center is a historic nightclub that has been showcasing local and national acts since the end of Prohibition.—
Bob Curley,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Rising food costs due to inflation challenges new owner of the lower-level cafe in City Hall The new cafe is a family affair, with Carter-Watson's daughter and other family members helping out.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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Kyiv officials said the attack damaged about 40 apartment blocks, passenger railway infrastructure, five schools and kindergartens, cafes and many cars in six of Kyiv's 10 districts.—
Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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The actor plays an unhinged Mary Todd Lincoln as an alcoholic and wannabe cabaret singer.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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Longtime favorites include the historic Crown & Anchor, which is ground zero for drag, cabaret and dancing; A-House, which is one of the country’s oldest gay bars and Provincetown’s only year-round dance club; and The Boatslip, whose daily afternoon tea dance is a Ptown institution each summer.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The informal sit-down, which took place at the private members' club Royal Over-Seas League in London, was first reported by The Mail on Sunday.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In 2019, the Astir Palace reopened as the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, kicking off a renaissance that, in the past two years, has included the arrival of more stylish hotels, restaurants, and beach clubs.—
Hester Underhill,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bistro. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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