soda biscuit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of soda biscuit
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Example Sentences
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The name of this soda biscuit, Uneeda, was the first trademark of its kind and was followed by a host of imitators.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 26, 2025
In less than fifteen minutes the man placed before me a cup of coffee and some soda biscuit.
From The House of Martha by Stockton, Frank Richard
Apparently yes, with the sophisticated accompaniment of soda biscuit, to judge by the quantity of baking-powder they invested in—literally pounds of it.
From Judith of the Plains by Manning, Marie
No, I’m not sick; but we have ten pans of soda biscuit.
From Hepsey Burke by Westcott, Frank N. (Frank Noyes)
This is the mixture used in making the famous "soda biscuit."
From A Handbook of Health by Hutchinson, Woods
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