brasserie

noun

bras·​se·​rie ˌbras-ˈrē How to pronounce brasserie (audio)
ˌbra-sə-
: an informal usually French restaurant serving simple hearty food

Examples of brasserie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Margaux Brasserie shines at The Corners of Brookfield Margaux, a French brasserie, opened to the public June 1 at 20107 N. Lord St. in The Corners of Brookfield. Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024 From a sit-down brasserie to a spa with facial and massage treatments, the airline’s new Delta One lounges are part of its commitment to serving luxury travelers. Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024 Breakfast in a colorful spot Ugly Duckling, which opened in 2023 with a big U-shaped counter and a come-as-you-are vibe, is the latest project by Ilma Lopez and Damian Sansonetti, owners of the nearby Spanish-French brasserie Chaval. Chelsea Conaboy, New York Times, 20 June 2024 During the first few days of the April cruise, other fresh fish dishes included sea bass with lemon butter sauce and tapenade at brasserie Rudi’s Sel de Mer and trout with a bread crumb and cashew crust served in a curry sauce at Asian restaurant Tamarind. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brasserie 

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, brewery, from Middle French brasser to brew, from Old French bracier, from Vulgar Latin *braciare, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh brag malt

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brasserie was in 1825

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Cite this Entry

“Brasserie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brasserie. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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