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Term: Biscuits

Description:

Biscuits are small, baked bread-like food items that are typically round, flat, and have a flaky texture. They can be savory or sweet, and are a popular snack or accompaniment to meals in various cuisines.

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Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A baked bread-like food item that is typically eaten as a snack or side dish.

Sample Sentence: I love having warm biscuits with butter for breakfast.

Sense 2:

Noun: A British term for a small, sweet baked item that is similar to the American concept of cookies.

Sample Sentence: Afternoon tea is not complete without a plate of biscuits to go along with it.

Sense 3:

Noun: A term used in American English and Canadian English to refer to a type of quick bread often made with baking powder or soda as a leavening agent.

Sample Sentence: Would you like some buttermilk biscuits with your fried chicken?

Sense 4:

Noun: In computer programming, a biscuit refers to a small piece of data that is sent from a website and stored on a user's computer to remember information.

Sample Sentence: The website uses biscuits to remember my preferences and login information.