Scone - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A scone is a small, lightly sweetened baked good, often made with flour, butter, and milk. It can be plain or include raisins or berries, and is commonly served with tea.
Definition:
A small, lightly sweetened cake or quick bread, often served with tea or jam.
Synonyms:
biscuit, muffin, tea cake, pastry
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
savory dish, main course
Common Collocations:
cream scone, jam scone, afternoon tea, clotted cream, fruit scone
Derivatives:
sconelike, sconery (rare)
Usage Tips:
Pronounce it like "gone" in British English and like "bone" in American English to avoid confusion.
Common Phrases:
scone and jam, Devonshire scone, buttered scone
Etymology:
Originates from Dutch 'schoonbrood' (fine bread) or Scottish Gaelic 'sgonn' (block of dough).
Examples:
- 1. She baked fresh scones for breakfast.
- 2. Would you like a scone with your tea?
- 3. The bakery sells raisin and plain scones daily.
- 4. He spread clotted cream on his warm scone.