scone

[skəʊn]

scone Definition

a small, lightly sweetened cake made of flour, fat, and milk or cream, typically served with tea.

Using scone: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scone" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had a scone with my tea this morning.

  • Example

    Would you like some jam with your scone?

  • Example

    Scones are a traditional part of afternoon tea in England.

scone Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scone

Phrases with scone

  • a light meal consisting of tea taken with scones, clotted cream, and jam

    Example

    We enjoyed a lovely cream tea at the tea room.

  • a type of scone that contains dried fruit such as raisins or currants

    Example

    I prefer fruit scones over plain ones.

  • a type of savory scone that contains cheese

    Example

    I've never tried a cheese scone before, but it sounds delicious.

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Summary: scone in Brief

A 'scone' [skəʊn] is a small, lightly sweetened cake made of flour, fat, and milk or cream, typically served with tea. It is often enjoyed as part of a cream tea, which includes scones, clotted cream, and jam. Scones can be plain or contain dried fruit or cheese.