Pronunciation: /ˈbɪskɪt/

Definitions of biscuit

noun a small baked unleavened bread typically made of flour, fat, and milk

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat biscuits with my tea.

A2 She baked a batch of delicious biscuits for the party.

B1 The recipe calls for flour, sugar, butter, and baking powder to make the biscuits.

B2 The hotel served warm, freshly baked biscuits with gravy for breakfast.

C1 The chef's specialty is a unique biscuit recipe that has won several awards.

C2 The artisan bakery prides itself on using only the finest ingredients in their biscuits.

adjective describing word for 'biscuit' such as 'crispy' or 'delicious'

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat biscuit cookies with my tea.

A2 She bought a biscuit-colored dress for the party.

B1 The biscuit texture of the fabric made it soft and comfortable.

B2 The artist used biscuit hues to create a warm and inviting painting.

C1 The architect designed a modern building with biscuit-colored accents.

C2 The vintage car had a biscuit leather interior that added to its luxury appeal.

Examples of biscuit in a Sentence

formal The tea party served an assortment of biscuits to the guests.

informal I love dunking biscuits in my coffee.

slang Let's grab some biscuits and gravy for breakfast.

figurative His plan was as flaky as a biscuit.

Grammatical Forms of biscuit

past tense

baked

plural

biscuits

comparative

more biscuity

superlative

most biscuity

present tense

bakes

future tense

will bake

perfect tense

has baked

continuous tense

is baking

singular

biscuit

positive degree

biscuit

infinitive

to bake

gerund

baking

participle

baking

Origin and Evolution of biscuit

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'biscuit' originated from the Latin word 'bis coctus' which means 'twice baked'.
Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a hard, dry bread that was baked twice for preservation. Over time, the meaning evolved to include various types of baked goods, including cookies and crackers.