Biscuit
/ˈbɪskɪt/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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A small, flat, baked bread product, often leavened.
/ˈbɪskɪt/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A small baked food item
She buttered the biscuit.
💡 Simply: A type of bread
More Examples
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The biscuits were still warm from the oven.
How It's Used
Culinary
"I enjoyed a warm biscuit with my breakfast."
Everyday Conversation
"Would you like a biscuit with your tea?"
From Old French *biscuiter, from bis twice + cuit cooked; originally referring to twice-baked bread.
Historically, biscuits were hardtack-like items, meant for long voyages at sea.
Memory tip
Think 'bis' (twice) and 'cuit' (cooked) – it's baked twice!
Practice
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