scone

noun

ˈskōn How to pronounce scone (audio) ˈskän How to pronounce scone (audio)
: a rich quick bread cut into usually triangular shapes and cooked on a griddle or baked on a sheet

Examples of scone in a Sentence

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Warm scones follow, ready for clotted cream, strawberry–mint jam, and lemon curd. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026 There were scones, a garden party and an afternoon tea at the White House. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 1 June 2026 Customers lined up to try peach cobbler, lemon lavender, everything spinach and feta scones. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026 Fans are probably lining up for scones in hopes of spotting Ashley crying behind the counter. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for scone

Word History

Etymology

originally Scots; perhaps shortened from Dutch schoonbrood "fine white bread," from schoon "pure, clean" + brood "bread"

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scone was in 1513

Rhymes for scone

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“Scone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scone. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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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

ˈskün How to pronounce Scone (audio)
locality in eastern Scotland northeast of Perth population 3713

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