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
The Family Meal also comes with a large side and four biscuits.
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The diner’s pork tenderloin sandwich—a Hoosier staple served grilled or breaded—is one of the biggest draws, alongside all-day breakfast favorites like from-scratch biscuits and thick, peppery gravy.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
These flaky biscuits are infused with the warm, herby flavor of sage, plus savory cheddar.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Outside of smothered biscuit sandwiches, District Biskuits also sells mac and cheese, chicken tenders with various dipping sauces, waffle fries and other sides.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The diner’s pork tenderloin sandwich—a Hoosier staple served grilled or breaded—is one of the biggest draws, alongside all-day breakfast favorites like from-scratch biscuits and thick, peppery gravy.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
These flaky biscuits are infused with the warm, herby flavor of sage, plus savory cheddar.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Outside of smothered biscuit sandwiches, District Biskuits also sells mac and cheese, chicken tenders with various dipping sauces, waffle fries and other sides.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biscuit
cookie
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Kids can enjoy welcome milk and cookies, along with a variety of in-room amenities, such as toys and board games, kid-sized robes and slippers, and practical items like cribs, high chairs, bottle warmers, and diapers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Triple-chocolate espresso cookies with bittersweet wafers, milk chocolate chips, and dark chocolate bars, espresso powder, and a sprinkle of salt on top.—
Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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“Biscuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biscuit. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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