scone

Example Sentences

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Kill a dozen birds with one homemade scone, if you will.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

“I’m an aspiring novelist, and it made me feel like a book character,” Brown says while offering a visitor a scone in her cozy living room.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

Clark gets right to the heart of the matter from the jump, writing, “What do you call a scone crossed with a jam cake and a cinnamon roll?”

From Slate • Oct. 25, 2024

Then, in 1921, Fujii visited America where he was introduced to the classic strawberry shortcake: made by topping a slightly crunchy scone with fresh-whipped cream and fruit.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2023

A glum dusk was settling over London when Obinze walked into the bookshop cafe and sat down to a mocha and a blueberry scone.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie