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Biscuits: meaning, definitions and examples

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biscuits

 

[ หˆbษชskษชts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

Biscuits are small, typically round cakes of bread leavened with baking powder or soda, often containing chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.

Synonyms

cookies, crackers, scones.

Examples of usage

  • I love to have biscuits with my tea in the afternoon.
  • She baked a batch of biscuits for the picnic.
Context #2 | Noun

British

In British English, a biscuit refers to a small, sweet baked product that is typically crisp and flat.

Synonyms

biscotti, cookie, shortbread.

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Word Description / Examples
biscuits

In the US, 'biscuits' are soft, flaky bread rolls often served with meals, especially breakfast.

  • She served biscuits and gravy for breakfast.
  • These buttermilk biscuits are so fluffy.
cookie

A sweet baked treat, typically small, flat, and round. Commonly enjoyed as a snack or dessert.

  • I baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies.
  • She gave me a cookie with a glass of milk.
shortbread

A rich, crumbly Scottish biscuit made with a high butter content, often enjoyed with tea or coffee.

  • Shortbread is perfect with a hot cup of tea.
  • His grandmother's shortbread recipe is a family tradition.
biscotti

An Italian twice-baked cookie, usually served with coffee. Crisp and hard, perfect for dipping.

  • I love dipping biscotti in my coffee.
  • These almond biscotti are delicious.

Examples of usage

  • In the UK, they often have biscuits with their afternoon tea.
  • Do you want a biscuit with your coffee?

Translations

Translations of the word "biscuits" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น biscoitos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคธเฅเค•เฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kekse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biskuit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั‡ะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciastka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใ‚นใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท biscuits

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ galletas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท biskรผvi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์Šคํ‚ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณูƒูˆูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suลกenky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ suลกienky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฅผๅนฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piลกkoti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kex

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั‡ะตะฝัŒะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peรงenye

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ galletas

Etymology

The word 'biscuit' originated from the Latin 'bis coctus', which means 'twice baked'. Biscuits have been enjoyed for centuries, with different variations and ingredients depending on the region. In the UK, biscuits are a staple accompaniment to tea, while in the US, biscuits are more akin to a type of bread roll. The versatility of biscuits has made them a popular snack or dessert worldwide.

See also: bisque.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,170, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.