Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, thick pancake or scone cooked on a griddle: A "drop scone" is a type of baked good made by dropping a spoonful of batter directly onto a hot cooking surface, such as a griddle or frying pan. It is similar to a pancake but typically smaller and thicker.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • For breakfast, she made a batch of delicious drop scones served with jam and cream.
  • The recipe for drop scones is quick and easy, requiring only a few basic ingredients.

Advanced Usage

• "To make drop scones": The common verb collocation for the cooking process.
  • He learned to make drop scones from his grandmother.

Variants and Related Words

• Griddle scone: A synonym often used interchangeably with "drop scone."
• Scotch pancake: Another common name for this item, especially in certain regions.

Synonyms

• Griddle cake: A general term for cakes cooked on a griddle.
• Pancake: A broader term for a thin, flat cake cooked on a hot surface.

Related Phrases

• A stack of drop scones: Refers to multiple drop scones piled on top of one another, a common way to serve them.
  • She brought out a tall stack of drop scones for everyone to share.

Noun

1. a scone made by dropping a spoonful of batter on a griddle