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
Dakota supplied him with soda biscuit and cold bacon, and these he munched in contentment, talking meanwhile of his travels.
From The Trail to Yesterday by Seltzer, Charles Alden
This is the mixture used in making the famous "soda biscuit."
From A Handbook of Health by Hutchinson, Woods
If worst comes to worst there are seven pans of soda biscuit secreted around the premises somewhere; so don’t be discouraged.
From Hepsey Burke by Westcott, Frank N. (Frank Noyes)
"They don't know how to make soda biscuit down yonder," Mrs. Starling broke out abruptly, just as their drive was near ended.
From Diana by Warner, Susan
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