Cool MateMeaning of Biscuit
a small flat dry cake for one person, usually sweet, and baked until hard
In simple words: A small, soft bread often eaten with meals or as a snack.
Biscuit in a sentence
- a packet/tin of chocolate biscuits
- a selection of cheese biscuits
- The cake has a biscuit base *(= one made from crushed biscuits)*.
- We were offered a cup of tea and some biscuits.
- Frank always dunks his biscuits in his tea.
- He brushed the biscuit crumbs from his jacket.
- He was cutting biscuits out and putting them on a baking tray.
- a packet of coconut biscuits
- You've done some stupid things before, but this really takes the biscuit!
How to use Biscuit
In American English, 'biscuit' refers to a flaky baked good often served with gravy or as a side at breakfast. In British English, it usually refers to a sweet cookie. Be careful using the term depending on your audience.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'bis' for two and 'cuit' like 'cute'—imagine two cute biscuits on a plate.
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Collocations with Biscuit
Common mistakes with Biscuit
- Mixing up British and American meanings of 'biscuit'.
- Using 'biscuit' to refer to sweet baked goods across all English-speaking countries.
- Mispronouncing 'biscuit' as 'biscut'.
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Biscuit in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بسكويت
خبز صغير وناعم يؤكل غالبًا مع الوجبات أو كوجبة خفيفة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিস্কুট
ছোট নরম রুটি যা প্রায়শই খাবারের সাথে বা জলখাবার হিসাবে খাওয়া হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Keks, Plätzchen, Torte
Ein kleines, weiches Brot, das oft zu den Mahlzeiten oder als Snack gegessen wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Galleta, bizcocho
Un panecillo pequeño y suave que a menudo se come con las comidas o como un bocadillo.
- Persianفارسی
بیسکویت
یک نان کوچک و نرم که معمولاً با غذا یا به عنوان میانوعده خورده میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Biscuit, Gâteau sec
Un petit pain moelleux souvent mangé avec les repas ou comme collation.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बिस्किट
एक छोटा, नरम ब्रेड जिसे अक्सर भोजन के साथ या नाश्ते के रूप में खाया जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Biscotto, Fetta biscottata
Un piccolo pane morbido spesso mangiato con i pasti o come spuntino.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Biscoito, Bolacha
Um pãozinho pequeno e macio, muitas vezes comido com as refeições ou como lanche.
- RussianРусский
Печенье, Бисквит
Маленький мягкий хлеб, который часто едят с едой или как закуску.
- Urduاردو
بسکٹ
ایک چھوٹا، نرم روٹی جو اکثر کھانے کے ساتھ یا ناشتے کے طور پر کھائی جاتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
饼干
一种小而软的面包，通常作为餐点或零食食用。
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Frequently asked questions about Biscuit
What does Biscuit mean?
A small, soft bread often eaten with meals or as a snack.
What is the definition of Biscuit?
a small flat dry cake for one person, usually sweet, and baked until hard
How do you use Biscuit in a sentence?
a packet/tin of chocolate biscuits
Can you give another example of Biscuit?
a selection of cheese biscuits
What are synonyms for Biscuit?
Common alternatives include cookie, scone, roll, baked good.
What is the opposite of Biscuit?
Opposite meanings include health food, vegetable, fruit, vegetarian meal.
What words go with Biscuit?
It commonly pairs with dry, hard, flaky, box, packet, tin, eat, have, nibble, barrel, tin, crumbs, cheese and biscuits, biscuits and gravy.
What are common mistakes when using Biscuit?
Mixing up British and American meanings of 'biscuit'. Using 'biscuit' to refer to sweet baked goods across all English-speaking countries. Mispronouncing 'biscuit' as 'biscut'.
How do you pronounce Biscuit?
US: /["/ˈbɪskɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbɪskɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Biscuit?
In American English, 'biscuit' refers to a flaky baked good often served with gravy or as a side at breakfast. In British English, it usually refers to a sweet cookie. Be careful using the term depending on your audience.
What CEFR level is Biscuit?
"Biscuit" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.