Rusks: meaning, definitions and examples

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rusks

 

[ rสŒsk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food product

Rusks are twice-baked bread products that are often used as a snack or when preparing for babies. They are typically crunchy and may come in various flavors, often seasoned or sweetened. Rusks are popular in many countries and can be enjoyed with tea or coffee.

Synonyms

biscuit, crouton, toast

Examples of usage

  • I enjoyed my tea with a rusk.
  • The baby liked chewing on a rusk.
  • Rusks are a crunchy delight for snack time.
  • She dipped the rusk into her coffee.

Translations

Translations of the word "rusks" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น biscoitos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคธเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zwieback

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biskuit keras

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดััƒัˆะตะฝะต ะฟะตั‡ะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sucharki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚นใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท biscuits

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ galletas tostadas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuru biskรผvi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Ÿฌ์Šคํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณูƒูˆูŠุช ู…ุญู…ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suลกenky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ suลกienky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฅผๅนฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ suลกeni kruh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kex

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€า“ะฐา› ะฟะตั‡ะตะฝัŒะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜ แƒกแƒแƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quru peรงenye

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ galletas secas

Etymology

The word 'rusk' originates from the Middle English term 'roosk,' which is derived from the Latin 'biscottum,' meaning 'twice baked.' This reflects the process of making rusks, where bread is first baked, then sliced and baked again to achieve that desired dryness and crunchiness. Historically, rusks were created as a way to preserve bread for longer periods, making them a practical food source for travelers and sailors. Over time, rusks evolved and diversified in recipe and usage, leading to variations in many culinary traditions around the world, from sweet rusks enjoyed in tea time to savory versions used in soups and stews.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,007, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.