Synonyms for

Biscuit

Verb / ˈbɪskʌt / Another word for biscuit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, flat, baked good that is often served with tea or eaten as a snack

Synonyms & similar words

cooky cookie cookie cracker scone pastry bun roll muffin cake bread tart pie croissant bagel donut pretzel waffle pancake flapjack griddlecake shortbread

Synonyms by register

Formal

cracker wafer bread roll

Informal

cookie scone bun

Literary

hard tack ship biscuit

Antonyms

cake pie pastry tart muffin scone

Common collocations

  • buttermilk biscuit
  • drop biscuit
  • biscuit dough
  • biscuit topping
  • biscuit cutter
  • baked biscuit
  • warm biscuit

Word family

noun biscuitry

Usage note

In American English, 'biscuit' typically refers to a soft, leavened quick bread, often served with gravy. In British English, 'biscuit' is more commonly used for a hard, sweet cookie or cracker.

Example sentences

  1. I made some biscuits for breakfast this morning.
  2. My favorite kind of biscuit is a buttery, flaky one.
  3. I like to dip my biscuit in gravy.
  4. The bakery sells a variety of biscuits, including chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin.
  5. The dog begged for a biscuit from the table.

Quotes

  • "When I was young, I used to think that a biscuit was a cookie. But when I came to America, I found out that a biscuit is a biscuit." - Graham Norton
  • "I have a biscuit tin which I keep all my secrets in. If you want to know my secrets, come and have a biscuit." - Paul O'Grady
  • "A biscuit a day keeps the doctor away. Maybe not, but it cheers me up." - Maeve Binchy

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