‖ briˈoche [Fr.: see Littré.] A kind of cake made of flour, butter, and eggs; sponge-cake. 1826Miss Mitford VillageSer. ii. (1863) 298 To discover the merits of brioche and marrangles and eau de groseille.1873St. Paul's Mag. ii. 585 She..settled down to her chocolate and brioches.