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

• biscuit
• pastry
• cake
• cookie

Phrases with scone

• cream tea

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

  Example

  We enjoyed a lovely cream tea at the tea room.

• fruit scone

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

  Example

  I prefer fruit scones over plain ones.

• cheese scone

  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.