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biscuit

[ˈbɪskɪt]

biscuit Definition

  • 1a small, flat cake that is dry and usually sweet
  • 2a type of bread that is baked twice, made from flour, water, and often sugar or fat

Using biscuit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "biscuit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had a biscuit with my tea this morning.

  • Example

    The recipe calls for two cups of biscuit mix.

  • Example

    She made a batch of biscuits for breakfast.

  • Example

    He dunked his biscuit in his coffee.

biscuit Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using biscuit

  • to be the most surprising, annoying, or disappointing thing that has happened

    Example

    After all the delays, the cancellation of the flight really took the biscuit.

  • neat and tidy in appearance

    Example

    She always keeps her house nice as ninepence, with everything in its place.

  • hard/tough biscuit

    a difficult or challenging situation or task

    Example

    The final exam was a hard biscuit, but she studied hard and did well.

Phrases with biscuit

  • a hard, dry biscuit intended for dogs to eat as a snack or reward

    Example

    She gave her dog a biscuit after he performed the trick.

  • a type of sweet biscuit that is commonly eaten in the United Kingdom and other countries, made with wholemeal flour and sometimes containing bran or oats

    Example

    She enjoyed a cup of tea and a digestive biscuit in the afternoon.

  • a type of biscuit that is filled with cream or a similar substance

    Example

    The bakery sells a variety of cream biscuits, including vanilla and chocolate flavors.

Origins of biscuit

from Old French 'bescuit', meaning 'twice-cooked'

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Summary: biscuit in Brief

A 'biscuit' [ˈbɪskɪt] is a small, flat cake that is dry and usually sweet, or a type of bread that is baked twice. It can be eaten as a snack or served with meals, such as with tea or gravy. Varieties include 'dog biscuit,' 'digestive biscuit,' and 'cream biscuit.' Idioms like 'take the biscuit' and 'hard/tough biscuit' convey surprise and difficulty, respectively.

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