biscuit
/'biskit/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A small, flat, sweet baked good: In British English, "biscuit" refers to a small, crisp, and often sweet baked item, typically made from flour, sugar, and fat. This is equivalent to what is called a "cookie" in American English.
- A small, soft, round bread: In American English, "biscuit" refers to a small, soft, round, and typically unsweetened bread leavened with baking powder or baking soda, often served warm with butter or gravy.
Examples of Usage
Noun (British meaning): Would you like a cup of tea with a biscuit?She packed some chocolate biscuits for the journey.
Noun (American meaning): We had biscuits and gravy for breakfast.Please pass the butter for the biscuits.
Advanced Usage
- "To take the biscuit" (British idiom): To be the most surprising, annoying, or remarkable thing in a series of events (similar to "to take the cake" in American English).
Variants and Related Words
- Biscuity (adj): Having a texture or flavor resembling a biscuit.
Synonyms
- For the British meaning: Cookie (US), cracker (for savory types).
- For the American meaning: Scone (though scones are often sweeter and may contain fruit), roll.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(This word is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions.)
Related Idioms
- "That takes the biscuit!": An exclamation used when something is the most extreme or shocking example of its kind.
Noun
- any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit' is the British term)
- small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda