Synonyms of biscuit

biscuit

noun

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cookie
• candy
• dessert
• tea cake
• brownie
• bar
• hermit
• shortbread
• macaroon
• shortcake
• gingersnap
• biscotto
• snickerdoodle
• macaron
• tuile
• wafer
• treat
• snap
• bar cookie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of biscuit

This versatile baking mix can be used to make pancakes, waffles, biscuits, muffins, and more. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026

Marigold’s all-day offerings will include sandwiches on homemade biscuits, made from a family recipe, that will be the base for every breakfast sandwich on the menu. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

The popular budget menu item includes a choice of either two pieces of signature chicken or three tenders, along with two sides and a buttermilk biscuit. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Rather than a pastry, biscuit, or crumb topping, the fruit gets topped with bread cubes that have been drizzled in butter and dusted in sugar. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 21 July 2026