biscuit

noun
UK: /ˈbɪskɪt/
US: /ˈbɪskɪt/

  1. A type of small, usually flat and hard cake that is dry and crisp, often eaten with butter or cheese.

    1. I had a biscuit with my tea. [ ] [ ]
    2. She spread some jam on her biscuit before eating it with a cup of hot chocolate. [ ] [ ]

  2. In the US, a biscuit is a small, soft bread, similar to a scone.

    1. We had biscuits and gravy for breakfast. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant is famous for its homemade biscuits, served warm with butter and honey. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

scone cracker cookie
biscuit adjective

  1. Light brown colour.

    1. She wore a biscuit coloured coat. [ ] [ ]
    2. The walls were painted a pale biscuit, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "biscuit" in English means: A type of small, usually flat and hard cake that is dry and crisp, often eaten with butter or cheese., In the US, a biscuit is a small, soft bread, similar to a scone..

The phonetic transcription of "biscuit" is /ˈbɪskɪt/ in British English and /ˈbɪskɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "biscuit": scone, cracker, cookie.

Example usage of "biscuit": "I had a biscuit with my tea.". More examples on the page.