scone
noun
a small, light, biscuitlike quick bread made of oatmeal, wheat flour, barley meal, or the like.
scones
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pluralof scone.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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William revealed he had his scones the Devonian way - layering clotted cream first followed by jam.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Use it in scones, and you get that tender, slightly crumbly texture without much effort.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
The royals then attended a garden party at the British embassy, with cucumber sandwiches and scones on the menu.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Heading into the holidays, she is working on hiring four extra employees to help with an expected influx of customers seeking scones and other pastries for holiday gifts, celebrations and comfort.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2025
In the kitchen Mrs. Brill, the cook, was making scones.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
