biscuit — a small baked unleavened cake, typically crisp, flat, and sweet
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small baked unleavened cake, typically crisp, flat, and sweet
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪskɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret biscuit recipe disappeared faster than my motivation on Monday mornings
- He ate the entire packet of biscuits while binge-watching Netflix
- The dog performed circus tricks for just one biscuit - talk about working for peanuts!
biscuit
NOUN[/ˈbɪskɪt/]
a small baked unleavened cake, typically crisp, flat, and sweet
She pulls a tray of golden biscuit rounds from the oven, butter aroma filling the kitchen.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'bis' (twice) and 'coctus' (baked), literally meaning 'twice-baked.' The term originally referred to hard, twice-baked bread developed for long-term preservation, particularly for military and naval provisions.
Breakdown
bis- (twice) + -coctus (baked, from Latin coquere, to cook). The word evolved through Old French 'biscuit' before entering English, retaining its reference to the double-baking process.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret biscuit recipe disappeared faster than my motivation on Monday mornings”
“He ate the entire packet of biscuits while binge-watching Netflix”
“The dog performed circus tricks for just one biscuit - talk about working for peanuts!”
“British people take their tea and biscuits more seriously than international diplomacy”
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