: a rich quick bread cut into usually triangular shapes and cooked on a griddle or baked on a sheet
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Stick to loose-leaf teas, light finger foods, like scones and sandwiches, and charming tableware.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Speaking of sweet treats, Slice O Life Bakery’s peach blueberry cinnamon rolls or lemon lavender scones are a must-try.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
There is a huge variety of treats to choose from at the bakery including assorted cookies, cakes, scones and cinnamon rolls.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
Also on the menu are Aussie hand pies and baked goods like muffins, scones, and cookies.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Speaking of sweet treats, Slice O Life Bakery’s peach blueberry cinnamon rolls or lemon lavender scones are a must-try.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
There is a huge variety of treats to choose from at the bakery including assorted cookies, cakes, scones and cinnamon rolls.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
Also on the menu are Aussie hand pies and baked goods like muffins, scones, and cookies.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Scone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scone. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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scone
noun
ˈskōn 
ˈskän
: a quick bread baked on a griddle or in an oven
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