scone
noun
ˈskän\
Definition of scone
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a rich quick bread cut into usually triangular shapes and cooked on a griddle or baked on a sheet
Scone
geographical name
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Definition of Scone (Entry 2 of 2)
locality in eastern Scotland northeast of Perth population 3713
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Pastry options generally include fresh fruit danishes, pineapple and blueberry scones, and refrigerated cake squares in flavors like guava, chocolate haupia and chantilly (a macadamia nut version of German chocolate). — Jill Lightner, The Seattle Times, "Patrick’s Bakery & Cafe: sweet treats and Hawaiian snacks at great prices," 1 Oct. 2018 Joyner shares her recipe for delicata squash as well as a favorite recipe for corn rosemary scones from fellow board member Pat Questch. . — Judy Buchenot, Naperville Sun, "Suburban Cooks: Gardening provides inspiration," 29 June 2018 While Roman gets creative with decorating, Metzger is the mastermind behind their scones and cookies, including more than 30 varieties of specialty flavors such as white chocolate habanero and butter beer. — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "1 part talent + 1 part quirky = bakery success for Crumby Art in Elm Grove," 25 May 2018 These scones are easy to put together and ready in less than an hour. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Recipe: Royal wedding scones ready in less than an hour," 18 May 2018 Everything here is delicious but the almond croissants and the scones are particularly memorable. — New York Times, "36 Hours in the Cotswolds," 17 May 2018 Gather your fascinators and prepare the scones—Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding is just about upon us. — Vogue, "How to Watch the Royal Wedding (Even If You Don’t Have Cable)," 1 May 2018 Kneading Dough Bakery in Volcano creates the scones and other tea treats. — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, "Where the game is always afoot for Sherlock lovers | The Sacramento Bee," 20 Apr. 2018 Studded with meltingly sweet chocolate chips, these scones are sure to please kids and adults alike. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Sour Cream-Chocolate Chip Scones," 5 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'scone.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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scone
noun
English Language Learners Definition of scone
: a small, often sweet bread that sometimes has pieces of dried fruit in it
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