noun
Uncommon
bismarck
BIHZ-mahrk
Bismarck (noun) means a doughnut filled with cream or jam, sometimes topped with icing. Example: “The bakery sold out of raspberry bismarcks by nine in the morning.”
noun
1
A doughnut filled with cream or jam, sometimes topped with icing.
"The bakery sold out of raspberry bismarcks by nine in the morning."
How to use bismarck
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA jam- or cream-filled doughnut, named (indirectly) after the German statesman Otto von Bismarck.
When to use it
Regional American term, especially in the Upper Midwest.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bismarcks
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Etymology
Named after Otto von Bismarck, the 19th-century German chancellor — the pastry, the battleship, and the capital of North Dakota all trace their name to him.
Class of 1800
bismarck joined the language around 1800.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bismarck” mean?
The word “bismarck” means a doughnut filled with cream or jam, sometimes topped with icing. In plain terms, a jam- or cream-filled doughnut, named (indirectly) after the German statesman Otto von Bismarck.
How do you pronounce “bismarck”?
“Bismarck” is pronounced BIHZ-mahrk (/ˈbɪzmɑɹk/ in IPA).
How do you use “bismarck” in a sentence?
Here is “bismarck” used in a sentence: “The bakery sold out of raspberry bismarcks by nine in the morning.”
What part of speech is “bismarck”?
“Bismarck” is a noun.
Where does the word “bismarck” come from?
The word “bismarck” dates back to around 1800 and comes from German. Named after Otto von Bismarck, the 19th-century German chancellor — the pastry, the battleship, and the capital of North Dakota all trace their name to him.
Is “bismarck” a common word?
“Bismarck” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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