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cone

[koʊn]

cone Definition

  • 1a solid or hollow object that tapers from a circular or roughly circular base to a point, especially one used as a container or for decoration
  • 2a shape or object resembling a cone, especially in having a circular base that tapers to a point
  • 3a small, sweet, conical cake

Using cone: Examples

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

  • Example

    She scooped the ice cream into a cone.

  • Example

    The pine tree had a cone on every branch.

  • Example

    The traffic cones marked off the construction zone.

  • Example

    I bought a cone of cotton candy at the fair.

cone Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with cone

  • a humorous term for a supposed security feature in which conversations can be overheard only within a conical area directly beneath the speakers

    Example

    The spy thought he was safe to talk in the cone of silence, but he didn't realize the device was broken.

  • a graphical representation of the uncertainty surrounding a weather forecast, showing a cone-shaped area within which the actual track of a storm is likely to fall

    Example

    The meteorologist explained that the cone of uncertainty for the hurricane included our city, so we needed to prepare for the worst.

  • a type of ice cream cone made with a crispy, sweet wafer

    Example

    I prefer my ice cream in a sugar cone rather than a waffle cone.

Origins of cone

from Latin 'conus', from Greek 'kōnos'

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Summary: cone in Brief

A 'cone' [koʊn] is a three-dimensional object that tapers from a circular or roughly circular base to a point. It can be used as a container, decoration, or shape. Examples include traffic cones, pine cones, and ice cream cones. Phrases include 'cone of silence,' a humorous term for a supposed security feature, and 'cone of uncertainty,' a graphical representation of the uncertainty surrounding a weather forecast.

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