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bisque

[bisk]

bisque Definition

  • 1a thick, creamy soup made from shellfish, especially lobster or shrimp
  • 2a pale pinkish-orange color

Using bisque: Examples

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

  • Example

    The restaurant's lobster bisque is a customer favorite.

  • Example

    She wore a dress in a lovely shade of bisque.

  • Example

    The artist used bisque paint to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in the room.

bisque Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bisque

Phrases with bisque

  • a type of bisque soup made from tomatoes instead of shellfish

    Example

    I ordered a bowl of tomato bisque and a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch.

  • a type of unglazed porcelain doll that has been fired once but not glazed, giving it a matte finish

    Example

    Her collection of bisque dolls was displayed on a shelf in her bedroom.

  • the first firing of a ceramic object, which is done at a low temperature to harden the clay and remove any moisture before glazing and a second firing

    Example

    After the bisque firing, the pottery was ready to be glazed and fired again.

Origins of bisque

from French 'bisque', meaning 'twice cooked'

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Summary: bisque in Brief

The term 'bisque' [bisk] refers to two distinct things: a thick, creamy soup made from shellfish, and a pale pinkish-orange color. The soup is often made with lobster or shrimp, and there are variations like tomato bisque. Bisque can also refer to unglazed porcelain dolls or the first firing of a ceramic object. The color bisque is warm and inviting, and can be used to create a cozy atmosphere.