soda biscuit

American  

noun

1. a biscuit having soda and sour milk or buttermilk as leavening agents.

2. soda cracker.

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soda biscuit British  

noun

1. a biscuit leavened with sodium bicarbonate

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Etymology

Origin of soda biscuit

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

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

As a wine it was a failure, but as a fruit acid it enabled us to make soda biscuits with a new and delicate flavor.

From Project Gutenberg

Nothing but soda biscuit and stewed prunes and corn beef hash!

From Project Gutenberg

Murphy, the fat jolly one, carefully removed his butter and soda biscuits, of which the visible supply seemed limited, beyond Frank's reach, and ventured a glance.

From Project Gutenberg

It was a most tempting little meal with warm soda biscuits and honey as the chief items.

From Project Gutenberg