ice-cream cone
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Definition
- 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
- ice cream in a crisp conical wafer