Synonyms for

Biscuits

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

Definition

Biscuits are a type of baked good made from flour, butter, and other ingredients. They are often served with breakfast or as a snack.

Synonyms & similar words

cookie cooky biscuit cookies crackers scones shortbread biscotti snacks bread pastry muffins cakes treats goodies confections sweetmeats puffs rolls croissants danishes bagels

Synonyms by register

Formal

hard tack ship biscuit pilot bread

Informal

cracker cookie biscuit

Literary

wafer crumb

Antonyms

cake bread loaf pastry muffin scone

Common collocations

  • buttermilk biscuits
  • chocolate chip cookies
  • tea biscuits
  • digestive biscuits
  • shortbread biscuits
  • dog biscuits
  • sweet biscuits

Word family

noun biscuit

Usage note

In American English, 'biscuit' typically refers to a soft, leavened bread, often served with gravy. In British English, 'biscuit' refers to a hard, flat baked good, similar to an American cookie or cracker.

Example sentences

  1. I ate two biscuits for breakfast this morning.
  2. My grandmother makes the best biscuits.
  3. I like to put jelly on my biscuits.
  4. We had biscuits and gravy for dinner.
  5. Biscuits are a popular snack in the United States.

Quotes

  • Biscuits are one of the greatest things in the world. - Jenna Bush Hager
  • I'm Southern, and I like biscuits. - Rick Ross
  • There's nothing like a warm biscuit in the morning. - Katie Lee

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