Bisque is a type of unglazed, porous pottery that has been fired at a high temperature. It is typically white in color and can be used as a base for hand painting or decoration before firing again to create a permanent finish.
Usage examples
I ordered a creamy lobster bisque as my appetizer at the fancy seafood restaurant.
The artist showcased their collection of porcelain bisque dolls at the gallery.
The interior designer suggested painting the walls a soft bisque color to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The chef prepared a delightful butternut squash bisque for the autumn harvest festival.
The pottery class focused on creating unique bisque-fired ceramic bowls.
She wore a stunning dress in a pale bisque shade for the formal event.
The pastry chef crafted miniature almond bisque cakes with a decadent chocolate ganache.
The bride's bouquet was a lovely arrangement of blush roses, delicate baby's breath, and bisque-colored dahlias.
The home decor store featured a display of beautiful bisque figurines, perfect for adorning shelves or mantels.
The dinner party menu included a rich and flavorful pumpkin bisque as the first course.
Shellfish are the stars of the restaurant's summer appetizers, from Chatham oysters with melon, pickled cucumber pears and champagne mignonette; to jumbo lump crab cake with Old Bay power, celery and Tabasco vinaigrette; to lobster bisque with lobster mousse, cardinal foam and mini popover. (fb101.com)
And even a simple meal can be terrific, like a roasted tomato bisque with a salad of Rosso Bruno tomatoes and creamy, tangy burrata. (travelandleisure.com)
The menu also features squid ink casarecce in lobster bisque with uni and nori breadcrumbs, and cavatelli combined with pork ragu, mustard greens, and tomato confit. (downtownsb.org)