biscuit
2 synonyms for biscuit, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, flat baked snack, either crisp (British sense, like a cookie) or soft and flaky (American sense, like a scone).
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old French bescuit, meaning "twice-cooked" (from Latin bis, "twice", plus coctus, "cooked") — describing bread baked a second time to dry it out for long storage.
Full origin of biscuit →Frequently asked questions
What does “biscuit” mean?
The word “biscuit” means a small, flat baked snack, either crisp (British sense, like a cookie) or soft and flaky (American sense, like a scone). In plain terms, a small baked good — crunchy like a cookie in the UK, or soft like a scone in the US.
How do you pronounce “biscuit”?
“Biscuit” is pronounced BIHS-kiht (/ˈbɪs.kɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “biscuit” in a sentence?
Here is “biscuit” used in a sentence: “She dunked a chocolate biscuit into her tea.”
What part of speech is “biscuit”?
“Biscuit” is a noun.
Where does the word “biscuit” come from?
The word “biscuit” comes from Latin. From Old French bescuit, meaning "twice-cooked" (from Latin bis, "twice", plus coctus, "cooked") — describing bread baked a second time to dry it out for long storage.
Is “biscuit” a common word?
“Biscuit” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “biscuit” have?
“Biscuit” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, flat baked snack, either crisp (British sense, like a cookie) or soft and flaky (American sense, like a scone).
