biscuits

word · lemma: biscuit

/ˈbɪskəts/
BIS-kits
/bˈɪskɪts/
BIS-kits

Definition

Small, baked, often sweet pieces of bread or dough. In British English, 'biscuits' are what Americans call 'cookies', but in American English, 'biscuits' are a type of soft bread.

Usage & Nuances

In the UK, 'biscuits' means sweet, crunchy snacks ('cookies' in the US). In the US, 'biscuits' are soft bread rolls, usually eaten with dinner. Context and region change the meaning, so pay attention when traveling or reading recipes.

Example Sentences

Grandma baked fresh biscuits this morning.

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Can you pass the biscuits?

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These chocolate biscuits are my absolute favorite snack.

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In the US, breakfast biscuits are soft and served with gravy.

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Don't eat too many biscuits before dinner or you'll spoil your appetite.

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I like to eat biscuits with tea.

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