: a rich quick bread cut into usually triangular shapes and cooked on a griddle or baked on a sheet

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Over the last few years, afternoon teas have become more than scones, clotted cream and finger sandwiches. Rachel Dube, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 And because a cup of tea is always better with snacks, make a batch of scones or these strawberry cheesecake bites to keep the tea party theme going. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024 The final step in the prep involves brushing the scones with an egg wash and baking. Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 The Witches Tea Experience is a wickedly fun way to enjoy dainty sandwiches and scones, with costumes not required but encouraged. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scone 

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Dutch schoonbrood fine white bread, from schoon pure, clean + brood bread

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scone was in 1513

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“Scone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scone. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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

locality in eastern Scotland northeast of Perth population 3713

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