Scone: meaning, definitions and examples

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scone

[ skəʊn ]

Noun

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baked goods

A scone is a single-serving quick bread originating from Scotland. It is usually made of wheat, barley or oatmeal, with baking powder as a leavening agent. Scones are often lightly sweetened and sometimes contain raisins, currants, cheese, or dates.

Synonyms

biscuit, bun, pastry.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
scone	Usually eaten for breakfast or with tea, often served with jam and cream. Typically found in British cuisine. We had warm scones with jam at the tea party. He ordered a scone and a cup of coffee.
biscuit	In the UK, 'biscuit' refers to a sweet, crisp treat often similar to a cookie. In the US, it refers to a soft bread roll typically served with meals. She offered me a chocolate chip biscuit with my tea. In the south, biscuits are a common side dish for breakfast.
pastry	General term for a variety of baked goods made with dough and often filled with sweet or savory ingredients. Can be used to describe items like croissants, pies, and tarts. She picked up a box of pastries from the bakery for breakfast. They served a savory pastry filled with spinach and cheese.
bun	Usually refers to a small, round bread roll often used for sandwiches or burgers, but can also mean a sweet bakery treat. He had a hamburger in a toasted bun. She enjoyed a cinnamon bun with her coffee.

Examples of usage

Would you like a scone with your tea?
She ordered a scone with jam and clotted cream.
The bakery sells a variety of scones with different fillings.

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British cuisine

In British cuisine, a scone is a type of bread resembling a small cake, typically made from flour, sugar, baking powder, butter, milk, and eggs. Scones are often served with tea or coffee as a snack or breakfast treat.

Synonyms

biscuit, pastry, teacake.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
scone	Typically enjoyed with tea or coffee, often at breakfast or as a snack. It is a slightly sweet, bread-like pastry. She enjoyed a scone with her morning coffee. He spread jam and cream on the warm scone.
teacake	A light, sweet cake, often containing dried fruits, typically enjoyed with tea. In some regions, 'teacake' can also refer to a type of bread roll. She had a slice of teacake with her afternoon tea. The bakery's teacake was filled with raisins and had a hint of cinnamon.
biscuit	In the UK, a biscuit is a sweet, crumbly baked good often enjoyed with tea. In the US, a biscuit is a soft bread roll, often served with meals. She dunked her chocolate biscuit into her tea. They served biscuits with gravy for breakfast.
pastry	A general term for various baked goods made with dough, including pies, tarts, and croissants. Often sweet, but can also be savory. He bought a flaky pastry from the bakery for his lunch. The chef prepared a savory pastry filled with cheese and spinach.

Examples of usage

She enjoyed a traditional British scone with her afternoon tea.
The hotel offers freshly baked scones every morning.
Would you like some butter with your scone?

Translations

Translations of the word "scone" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bolinho

🇮🇳 स्कोन

🇩🇪 Scone

🇮🇩 roti skon

🇺🇦 скон

🇵🇱 bułeczka

🇯🇵 スコーン

🇫🇷 scone

🇪🇸 bollo

🇹🇷 skon

🇰🇷 스콘

🇸🇦 سكُون

🇨🇿 skon

🇸🇰 skon

🇨🇳 烤饼

🇸🇮 skon

🇮🇸 skon

🇰🇿 скон

🇬🇪 სკონი

🇦🇿 skon

🇲🇽 panecillo

Etymology

The word 'scone' originated in Scotland in the early 1500s. It is believed to have come from the Middle Dutch word 'schoonbrood', which means 'beautiful bread'. Scones have been a popular part of British and Scottish cuisine for centuries, evolving from a plain round cake to the delicious baked goods we enjoy today.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,759 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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