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

My biggest challenge as an artist that’s been doing this for close to 20 years now is to try not to be overly redundant with your material, but then try not to stray away from what butters your biscuit. — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

Open for breakfast and lunch, the eatery sticks largely to the classics—think omelets, pancakes, eggs Benedict, and plenty of biscuits, best enjoyed smothered in gravy, of course. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

To make the shortcake, cut the biscuits in half horizontally. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026

Don’t miss the pinolate biscuits in the 108-year-old Madonia Bakery, or Pace’s Italian Market, which has 100 varieties of Italian cheese. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026