biscuit

noun

Definition of biscuitnext
British
as in cookie
a sweet baked food that is usually small, flat, and round The afternoon tea was accompanied by an assortment of biscuits.

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Recent Examples of biscuit Contributor Sheeka Sanahori takes us to Atlanta, famously known as a biscuit town, where bagels are booming. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Because of its chunkier texture, our editors thought this might be a good choice for topping a biscuit rather than trying to spread it on a piece of toast. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026 In August, Bojangles introduced the Carolina Crunch and Cajun Bacon Ranch biscuit sandwich, CharlotteFive reported. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Specific menu items include the Italian sausage, egg and Cooper’s sharp cheese sandwich; biscuits and gravy; and chorizo breakfast burrito with eggs, potatoes, onions, cheese and zesty red pepper relish. — Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biscuit
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cookie
Noun
  • After an hour, the huddle of people wearing black T-shirts gathered in a side room for cookies and coffee and a chance to mingle.
    — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Other menu favorites such as pies, cakes, cookies, breads, sundaes and milkshakes are available, along with the return of mango shakes and slushies, and homemade guava and hot pepper guava jellies.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of cookie

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