: a rich quick bread cut into usually triangular shapes and cooked on a griddle or baked on a sheet
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Peacock Alley is a more casual setting and serves up an afternoon tea experience that’s become a city favorite (think Champagne, scones, pastries, and more).
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Fans are probably lining up for scones in hopes of spotting Ashley crying behind the counter.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Around 4,500 hospitality meals are served each day, along with a delightfully English 12,000 scones (half fruit, half plain) and another 12,000 tea cakes per Test.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 5 June 2026
There were scones, a garden party and an afternoon tea at the White House.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Fans are probably lining up for scones in hopes of spotting Ashley crying behind the counter.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Around 4,500 hospitality meals are served each day, along with a delightfully English 12,000 scones (half fruit, half plain) and another 12,000 tea cakes per Test.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 5 June 2026
There were scones, a garden party and an afternoon tea at the White House.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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“Scone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scone. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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scone
noun
ˈskōn 
ˈskän
: a quick bread baked on a griddle or in an oven
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