biscuit
word
/ˈbɪskət/
BI-skit
/bˈɪskɪt/
BI-skit
Definition
A small, flat, dry baked treat, usually sweet (cookie) in British English or a soft bread roll in American English; also used more generally for baked snack items.
Usage & Nuances
In the UK and Commonwealth, 'biscuit' refers to what Americans call a 'cookie'. In the US, a 'biscuit' is a soft, flaky bread roll, typically eaten with breakfast. The word is rarely used for cookies in the US. Check the context and country.
Spanish: galleta - bizcocho (España) - biscuit (América Latina, raro)Portuguese (BR): biscoitoPortuguese (PT): bolacha - biscoito (doce, Portugal)Chinese (Simplified): 饼干Chinese (Traditional): 餅乾Hindi: बिस्किटArabic: بسكويتBengali: বিস্কিট - নরম ব্রেড (আমেরিকান)Russian: печенье - бисквит (американская мягкая булочка)Japanese: ビスケット - ビスケットパン（アメリカのソフトパン）Vietnamese: bánh quy - bánh mì mềm (kiểu Mỹ)Korean: 비스킷 - 비스킷빵(미국식 부드러운 빵)Turkish: bisküvi - biskit (Amerikan usulü yumuşak ekmek)Urdu: بسکٹ - نرم ڈبل روٹی (امریکی)Indonesian: biskuit - roti lembut (biskuit Amerika)
Example Sentences
In America, a biscuit is soft and served with gravy.
basic
Nothing beats fresh biscuits with butter in the morning.
natural
She bought a box of chocolate biscuits.
basic
Grab a biscuit before you leave, they're homemade!
natural
Can I have a biscuit with my tea?
basic
Kids love dipping their biscuits in milk.
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