noun
bisque
bihsk
Bisque (noun) means a rich, creamy soup, traditionally made from shellfish. Example: “The restaurant's lobster bisque was silky and full of flavor.”
noun
1
A rich, creamy soup, traditionally made from shellfish.
"The restaurant's lobster bisque was silky and full of flavor."
2
A pale pinkish-brown color.
"She painted the nursery walls a soft bisque."
3
A free extra turn or point granted as a handicap in games like croquet.
"The weaker player was given two bisques to even the match."
How to use bisque
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually a creamy shellfish soup, though it can also mean a pinkish-tan color or a bonus turn in some games.
Common pairings
lobster bisque
tomato bisque
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Word forms
- Plural
- bisques
- Third person singular
- bisques
- Past tense
- bisqued
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Etymology
Borrowed from French bisque, possibly linked to the Bay of Biscay region.
Rhymes for bisque
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What does “bisque” mean?
The word “bisque” means a rich, creamy soup, traditionally made from shellfish. In plain terms, usually a creamy shellfish soup, though it can also mean a pinkish-tan color or a bonus turn in some games.
How do you pronounce “bisque”?
“Bisque” is pronounced bihsk (/bɪsk/ in IPA).
How do you use “bisque” in a sentence?
Here is “bisque” used in a sentence: “The restaurant's lobster bisque was silky and full of flavor.”
What part of speech is “bisque”?
“Bisque” is a noun.
Where does the word “bisque” come from?
The word “bisque” comes from French. Borrowed from French bisque, possibly linked to the Bay of Biscay region.
How many meanings does “bisque” have?
“Bisque” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rich, creamy soup, traditionally made from shellfish.
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