Scone

/skɑːn/

noun

A small, round cake that is like bread, made from flour, fat, and milk, sometimes with fruit added.

She baked some delicious scones for breakfast.

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Scones are often associated with British afternoon tea and considered polite and traditional.

Let's have scones at our afternoon tea party.

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Scones can be sweet with fruit or savory with cheese and herbs, suitable for different tastes.

I prefer savory cheese scones over sweet ones.

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In many countries, scones are strongly associated with British culture and cuisine.

Scones remind me of English gardens and royalty.

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