Scone/skɑːn/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Teatime Treat Scones are often associated with British afternoon tea and considered polite and traditional. Let's have scones at our afternoon tea party. Pro Tip 2/3Versatile Snack Scones can be sweet with fruit or savory with cheese and herbs, suitable for different tastes. I prefer savory cheese scones over sweet ones. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Icon In many countries, scones are strongly associated with British culture and cuisine. Scones remind me of English gardens and royalty.