brioche

[ bree-ohsh, -osh; French bree-awsh ]

noun

, plural bri·och·es [bree, -oh-shiz, -osh-iz, b, r, ee-, awsh].

1. a light, sweet bun or roll made with eggs, yeast, and butter.

brioche

/ ˈbriːəʊʃ; -ɒʃ; briɔʃ /

noun

1. a soft roll or loaf made from a very light yeast dough, sometimes mixed with currants

Word History and Origins

Origin of brioche¹

1820–30; < French, Middle French (Norman dial.), equivalent to bri ( er ) to knead (< Germanic; break ) + -oche noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of brioche¹

C19: from Norman dialect, from brier to knead, of Germanic origin; compare French broyer to pound, break

Example Sentences

There, dolphins and seashells are painted on the ceiling, the $25 Trump Burger comes with Thousand Island dressing on a Trump-branded brioche bun, and picture windows offer resplendent views of the Pacific Ocean.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s why you generally always see brioche as the bun of choice for fried chicken — a slice of baguette just would not cut it.

From Salon

It had a pillowy, very tall brioche bun filled with some sort of savory cream to “anchor” the hot dog atop it.

From Salon

They are made with a brioche dough that is incredibly fluffy and rich, and a brightness that is enhanced by the perfection of lemon zest.

From Seattle Times

The lobster roll is crowned with tobiko and comes stuffed in a buttery brioche roll, with chips on the side.

From Los Angeles Times