How to Use scone in a Sentence

scone

noun
  • The final scone looks at me with its raisin eyes.
    — R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The thick cream is removed and served with scones or fresh fruit.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 May 2018
  • Get a scone at the golf course or a pavlova at the gift shop.
    — oregonlive, 29 June 2023
  • Muffins, scones and cupcakes, of course, are all doable as well.
    — Charlotte Druckman, sacbee, 3 Oct. 2017
  • This new and improved scone wins over even classic diehards like me.
    — Lindsay Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2020
  • These scones are easy to put together and ready in less than an hour.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 May 2018
  • Bake the berries in tarts or galettes, or add them to scones, muffins or other quick breads.
    — Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 11 May 2018
  • Buttery, toasty, and warm, these scones are winners.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • An egg gives them a loftier texture than many scones, which tend to be heavy.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
  • That's where the scones piled Jenga style and shiny sticky buns cloaked in caramel await.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024
  • Pair the porthole window with a scone to light the loft during the night.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Slice and bake it into these easy cheesy scones for a savory breakfast treat.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 7 Mar. 2019
  • But then, toss aside your scone because the real show-stealer is here!
    — Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 18 May 2018
  • There are also grab and go items like croissants, scones and banana bread.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Oh, and the warm scones with strawberry jam were delish, too!
    — Amanda Hearst, Marie Claire, 13 Apr. 2011
  • These fluffy scones take just a little longer to make than our fast raspberry ones.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
  • Brush the tops of each scone with cream, then sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
    — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Plus, these fruity scones are delightfully easy to make at home.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
  • Be sure to take home a fresh homemade scone or the melt-in-your mouth macaroons.
    — oregonlive, 1 Aug. 2020
  • The event offers sandwiches, scones, fruit, desserts and a cash bar.
    — Hal Boedeker, OrlandoSentinel.com, 15 May 2018
  • The vegan scones and cream were gorgeous.
    — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Also on the menu are Aussie hand pies and baked goods like muffins, scones, and cookies.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
  • Also on the menu are Aussie hand pies and baked goods like muffins, scones, and cookies.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Also on the menu are Aussie hand pies and baked goods like muffins, scones, and cookies.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • The final step in the prep involves brushing the scones with an egg wash and baking.
    — Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The charging case is about the size of a scone and won’t slide easily into jeans.
    — Geoffrey A. Fowler, The Denver Post, 7 July 2019
  • Don’t spread the cream before the jam on your scone during afternoon tea.
    — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2018
  • As part of the feature, the duo set about demonstrating a recipe for chocolate chip scones.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 28 Aug. 2018
  • Here are six restaurants where the Utah version of the scone is a highlight of the menu.
    — Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Settle in with a cup of tea and a scone, and prepare to rewatch season four with these in mind.
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2020

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