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Meaning of biscuit
a small, typically baked food, often made with flour, sugar, and fat
Etymology of biscuit
The word "biscuit" has its roots in Latin, with "bis" meaning "twice" and "coctus" meaning "cooked", referring to the process of baking the dough twice to dry it out
The word has been used in English since the 14th century, initially to describe a twice-baked bread, and later to refer to a variety of small, baked foods
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small baked food, typically made with flour, sugar, and fat, often served as a snack or used as a base for other foods
- * In the UK, a small, crisp, sweet or savory baked food, often dunked in tea or coffee
- * In the US, a small, typically flaky or buttermilk-based baked food, often served with breakfast or as a side dish
Usage Examples
- She dunked her biscuit in her tea and took a satisfying bite
- * The biscuits were freshly baked and still warm from the oven
- * He spread butter and jam on his biscuit and ate it with his coffee