Biscuit (noun)

1. A small, typically round bread that is often sweet and can be savory.
2. A small, dry, and often sweet bread that is typically served with tea or coffee.

Origin:

From the latin word "biscotus" meaning "twice-cooked".

Examples:

1. She served biscuits with butter and jam.
2. The biscuits were made with whole wheat flour and honey.
3. The recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 1 cup of buttermilk to make a dozen biscuits.
4. The biscuits were served hot out of the oven with gravy.
5. The biscuits were a perfect complement to the soup.