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Biscuit: meaning, definitions and examples

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biscuit

 

[ หˆbษชskษชt ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

sweet treat

A biscuit is a small, sweet baked good that is typically round in shape. It is often made with flour, sugar, and butter, and may include additional ingredients such as chocolate chips or nuts. Biscuits are commonly enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.

Synonyms

cookie, cracker, snack

Examples of usage

  • Would you like a biscuit with your tea?
  • She baked a batch of delicious biscuits for the party.
  • The bakery sells a variety of biscuits, including oatmeal and ginger snaps.
Context #2 | Noun

British English

In British English, a biscuit refers to a small, sweet baked good similar to what Americans would call a cookie. Biscuits are often served with tea and may be enjoyed plain or with toppings such as jam or cream.

Synonyms

cookie, cracker, snack

Examples of usage

  • My favorite British biscuit is the chocolate digestive.
  • She offered me a custard cream biscuit with my afternoon tea.
Context #3 | Noun

Southern United States

In the Southern United States, a biscuit is a type of bread that is typically made with flour, buttermilk, and shortening. Biscuits are often fluffy and light, and are commonly served with gravy or as a side dish with fried chicken.

Synonyms

bread roll, bun, scone

Examples of usage

  • I love eating biscuits and gravy for breakfast.
  • Would you like a biscuit with your fried chicken?

Translations

Translations of the word "biscuit" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น biscoito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคธเฅเค•เฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Keks

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biskuit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั‡ะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciastko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใ‚นใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท biscuit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ galleta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท biskรผvi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์Šคํ‚ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณูƒูˆูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suลกenka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ suลกienka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฅผๅนฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piลกkot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smรกkaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั‡ะตะฝัŒะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peรงenye

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ galleta

Etymology

The word 'biscuit' originated from the Latin word 'bis coctus', which means 'twice baked'. This term was used to describe a type of baked good that was first baked and then baked again to create a dry and hard texture, similar to modern-day biscotti. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a variety of baked goods, including the sweet treats we know today as biscuits.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,976, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.