scone

noun

\ ˈskōn

, 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

\ ˈskün

Definition of Scone (Entry 2 of 2)

locality in eastern Scotland northeast of Perth population 3713

Examples of scone in a Sentence

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So have your teapot hot and your scones pre-jammed for another English wedding spectacle. — Katelyn Chef, Teen Vogue, "Princess Eugenie’s Royal Wedding: Everything We Know So Far," 5 Oct. 2018 The thick cream is removed and served with scones or fresh fruit. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Recipe: Royal wedding scones ready in less than an hour," 18 May 2018 There's more tea (ugh), scones, and finger sandwiches. — Elissa Sanci, Woman's Day, "I Ate Like Queen Elizabeth For a Week, and It Was a Royal Pain," 18 Apr. 2019 And of course, that coffee flavor always fits perfectly with breakfast favorites, like scones and granola. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "16 Recipes That Prove Ground Coffee Makes a Delicious Seasoning," 21 Mar. 2019 Fäviken’s Magnus Nilsson compiles a dizzying array of recipes for breads, scones, cakes, porridges, soups, and tarts from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. — Marley Marius, Vogue, "11 Cookbooks for Every Foodie on Your List," 15 Nov. 2018 In addition to tea, there will be tea treats like Tea sandwiches, scones and tarts. — Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Here are 37 things to do and see in the Brookfield and Wauwatosa area this summer," 11 June 2018 The breakfast menu will include a mix of English and American fare, including scones, Eccles cake, quiche, fruit, bacon and cheddar grits — and of course, coffee, tea, and mimosas. — Laney Ruckstuhl, BostonGlobe.com, "With scones and mimosas, Plimoth Plantation plans royal wedding watch party," 18 May 2018 Slice and bake it into these easy cheesy scones for a savory breakfast treat. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Ham and Cheese Scones," 7 Mar. 2019

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