Definition of "bisque" in English

noun

1. A thick creamy soup made from fish, shellfish, meat or vegetables.

   • lobster bisque

2. A pale pinkish brown colour.

3. (ceramics) A form of unglazed earthenware; biscuit.

adjective

1. Of a pale pinkish brown colour.

verb

1. (transitive) To prepare ceramics in the bisque style.

noun

1. (sports) An extra turn, free point or some other advantage allowed.

   • Going round with Angus McTavish carrying your bag, she mused, was equivalent to about four bisques to the opposition. Angus McTavish was the sort of man who, just by going about looking like a frozen asset, takes all the edge and zip out of a girl's game.

2. (chiefly British) Exemption from work or other duty on a particular day.