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Meaning of scones
a small, usually round, cake made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and fat, often served with tea or coffee
Etymology of scones
The word "scones" originated in the 15th century, from the Scottish Gaelic word "sgon", meaning "a flat, round cake"
The word has been used in English since the 16th century to describe a type of flat, round bread or cake, often made with oats or barley
Synonyms
biscuits
muffins
cakes
pastries
bread
rolls
cookies
crackers
wafers
pancakes
crepes
tortillas
flatbreads
bagels
croissants
danishes
doughnuts
dumplings
fritters
sponges
toast
buns
baguettes
ciabatta
focaccia
naan
pita
rye
sourdough
wheat
brioche
pretzels
eclairs
cream puffs
turnovers
strudels
tarts
quiches
Definitions
- A small, usually round, cake made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and fat, often served with tea or coffee
- * A type of quick bread, often made with buttermilk or cream, and typically served with butter, jam, or clotted cream
Usage Examples
- I had a delicious scone with clotted cream and jam at the tea room
- * The bakery sells a variety of scones, including plain, blueberry, and chocolate chip
- * She served scones and coffee to her guests at the breakfast meeting