scone
Translation
scone, biscuit
Examples
I'd like a cream tea with a scone.
I'd like a cream tea with a scone.
Do you pronounce it 'scone' or 'scon'?
Do you pronounce it 'scone' or 'scon'?
Grammar Patterns
((a scone)) a type of small cake Would you like a scone with your tea?
Similar Words
Synonyms: bun, tea cake. Similar to a US 'biscuit'.
Etymology
Believed to come from Middle Dutch 'schoonbrood', meaning 'fine bread'.
Memory Tips
Think of a British tea party with jam and cream. The pronunciation debate ('gone' vs 'cone') is a cultural hallmark.