bisque

¹

[ bisk ]

noun

1. a thick cream soup, especially of puréed shellfish or vegetables.
2. ice cream made with powdered macaroons or nuts.

bisque

²

[ bisk ]

noun

, Sports.

1. a point, extra turn, or the like, as in court tennis or croquet.

bisque

³

[ bisk ]

noun

1. biscuit ¹( def 4 ).
2. Also called bis·cuit ware [bis, -kit wair]. vitreous china that is left unglazed.
3. a pinkish-tan color.

adjective

1. having the color bisque.

bisque

¹

/ bɪsk /

noun

1. 1. a pink to yellowish tan colour
   2. ( as modifier )

      a bisque tablecloth

2. See biscuit
   ceramics another name for biscuit

bisque

²

/ bɪsk /

noun

1. tennis golf croquet an extra point, stroke, or turn allowed to an inferior player, usually taken when desired

bisque

³

/ bɪsk /

noun

1. a thick rich soup made from shellfish

Word History and Origins

Origin of bisque¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from French; literally, “crayfish soup,” of uncertain origin

Origin of bisque²

First recorded in 1605–15; from French, earlier biscaye, of uncertain origin

Origin of bisque³

First recorded in 1655–65; short for biscuit

Word History and Origins

Origin of bisque¹

C20: shortened from biscuit

Origin of bisque²

C17: from French, of obscure origin

Origin of bisque³

C17: from French

Example Sentences

The bisque of almonds requires one pound blanched almonds, one heaping cup of sugar and two pints of cream.

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Nancy praised the lobster bisque and Anthony asked for a second helping of roast duck.

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And just to prove it I'll bet you a ball a hole from here in—no handicap—not even a bisque.

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For a bisque, nothing is thrown away but the head, stomach, and black vein.

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A bisque of craw-fish may also be served à la Colbert the same as a bisque of lobster.

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