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Definition of scone

scone

/skoʊn/
scone
Plural:scones
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scone Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, mildly sweet or savory baked good or quick bread made of wheat, barley, or oatmeal, typically leavened with baking powder and often served cut open with butter, jam, and clotted cream.

Example

"We enjoyed freshly baked scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream for afternoon tea."

Word Nuance & Usage

Pronunciation varies significantly by region and social class; in the UK it frequently rhymes with 'gone', whereas in North America and other parts of the UK, it typically rhymes with 'bone'.

• Rhymes for scone

• Nearby Words

scoldingly
scoliosis
sconce
scone
scooch
scoop
scoopable

Word Origin & Etymology

Early 16th century (originally a Scottish term); of uncertain origin, perhaps from Middle Dutch 'schoonbrot' meaning 'fine bread'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scone
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