Noun
/wɔːtər ˈbɪskɪt/
A water-biscuit is a type of dry, crisp cracker, traditionally made without any leavening agent, and primarily from flour and water. The term is often used in culinary contexts and is more common in British English. Water biscuits are frequently served with cheese or as a snack. They are not considered a staple food and are generally used in specific food settings, often accompanying wine or cheese.
The term "water-biscuit" sees moderate frequency of use among culinary discussions, recipe sharing, or in contexts related to cheese pairings. It is more often encountered in written contexts, such as cookbooks and food blogs, than in casual oral speech.
We enjoyed a platter of cheeses and water-biscuit during the wine tasting event.
Disfrutamos de una bandeja de quesos y galletas de agua durante el evento de cata de vinos.
The chef recommends pairing the blue cheese with a crispy water-biscuit for a delightful contrast in flavors.
El chef recomienda combinar el queso azul con una crujiente galleta de agua para un contraste encantador de sabores.
At the picnic, we brought homemade hummus to enjoy with some water-biscuit.
En el picnic, llevamos hummus casero para disfrutar con algunas galletas de agua.
While the term "water-biscuit" is less common in idiomatic expressions, here are a few related culinary phrases that could incorporate it:
"The cheese board was as plain as a water-biscuit."
La tabla de quesos era tan simple como una galleta de agua. (Meaning it's very basic or without any embellishments.)
"Don't let the occasion go flat as a water-biscuit!"
¡No dejes que la ocasión se vuelva plana como una galleta de agua! (Implying that the occasion lacks excitement or vitality.)
"She talked up the dish until it was as appealing as water-biscuit."
Ella habló sobre el plato hasta que era tan atractivo como una galleta de agua. (Implying exaggeration in how appealing something is.)
The word "biscuit" comes from the Middle French term bescuit, which is derived from the Latin bis coctus, meaning "twice baked." The term "water" simply refers to the primary liquid ingredient used in its creation, highlighting its simplicity in composition.
Synonyms: cracker, crispbread
Antonyms: cake, pastry