bisque

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈbisk 

1

a

: a thick cream soup made with shellfish or game

b

: a cream soup of pureed vegetables

2

: ice cream containing powdered nuts or macaroons

bisque

2 of 3

noun (2)

: odds allowed an inferior player: such as

a

: a point taken when desired in a set of tennis

b

: an extra turn in croquet

c

: one or more strokes off a golf score

bisque

3 of 3

noun (3)

: biscuit sense 2

especially : unglazed china that is not to be glazed but is hard-fired and vitreous

Examples of bisque in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The first course offers a choice of butternut squash bisque, Caesar salad or apple and pecan salad. —Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024

When on offer, the bisque is an invigorating and refreshing version of the classic. —The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024

Crafted with seasonal ingredients, the menu features delights, such as parsnip and celery root bisque, a classic Manor House turkey dinner and indulgent wintry desserts. —Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024

Lobster bisque and pork belly feijoada will be among the soup options. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

French

Noun (2)

French

Noun (3)

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1782, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bisque

noun

ˈbisk

: a thick cream soup made with shellfish, meat, or vegetables