: a rich quick bread cut into usually triangular shapes and cooked on a griddle or baked on a sheet

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In 2015, Polis, then a Democratic congressman from Colorado, dined on hemp scones and washed them down with a glass of raw milk. Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025 The restaurant offers several high tea experiences, including its Queen of Hearts service that includes tea, scones, savories, and a dessert trio. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 Pasta Garage is currently serving bagel sandwiches, paninis, focaccia, scones and drip coffee inside The Gateway to NuLu building and it's expected to open fully in October. Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025 The scones here are particularly scrumptious (try the apricot), but make sure to leave room for some of those airy earl grey cream puffs and a sweet berry tea called Blueberry Merlot. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scone

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Dutch schoonbrood fine white bread, from schoon pure, clean + brood bread

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scone was in 1513

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“Scone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scone. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

scone

noun
ˈskōn How to pronounce scone (audio)
ˈskän
: a quick bread baked on a griddle or in an oven

Geographical Definition

Scone

geographical name

locality in eastern Scotland northeast of Perth population 3713

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