Definition

1. Noun:
   • A crisp, conical-shaped wafer or pastry shell: This is the edible container, typically made from a baked batter, that holds ice cream.
   • A serving of ice cream in such a conical wafer: This refers to the complete item—the ice cream together with its edible container.

Usage

• The term "ice-cream cone" refers to the entire edible item purchased from an ice cream shop or vendor. It is a common, portable way to serve ice cream.
• It is a countable noun (e.g., one cone, two cones).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The child happily licked his ice-cream cone. (This describes the complete item of ice cream in the wafer.)
  • She ordered a double scoop ice-cream cone. (This specifies the serving of ice cream within the cone.)
  • The bottom of the ice-cream cone sometimes gets soggy. (This refers specifically to the edible wafer container.)

Advanced Usage

• "Sugar cone" vs. "waffle cone": These are specific types of cones. A sugar cone is typically thinner and crisper, while a waffle cone is thicker, sweeter, and has a grid pattern.
  • I prefer a waffle cone because it's sweeter and sturdier.
• "Cake cone": Another common type, which is lighter and less sweet than a waffle cone.

Variants and Related Words

• Cone (n): Often used informally to mean "ice-cream cone."
  • Would you like a cone or a cup?
• Ice cream (n): The frozen dessert itself, which can be served in a cone, cup, or other dishes.
• Scoop (n): A portion of ice cream served with a scooping tool, often placed into a cone.

Synonyms

• Cone: (when the context is clear, e.g., at an ice cream parlor).

Related Phrases

• To get/have an ice-cream cone: The common phrase for purchasing or eating one.
  • Let's get an ice-cream cone at the park.
• Drip cone/Guard: A paper or foil wrapper placed around the bottom of the cone to catch drips (this is not part of the cone itself but is associated with its use).

Noun

1. ice cream in a crisp conical wafer