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cone

Pronunciation: [koʊn]

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Learn how to use cone in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “geometry”

(noun) a 3D shape that has a flat circle at the bottom and comes to a point at the top. Think of it like a party hat or the shape of an ice cream cone.

Example

The children made a cone using paper and decorated it for their art project.

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A cube does not have a cone shape; it has all straight edges and flat sides.

Example

Can you find an example of a cone shape in our classroom?

Context: “food”

(noun) a type of container that is shaped like a cone, often used for serving ice cream. It holds the ice cream so you can eat it easily.

Example

I loved my chocolate ice cream cone on a hot sunny day.

Example

The store was out of ice cream cones, so I had to get a bowl instead.

Example

What flavor of ice cream did you get in your cone?

Context: “botany”

(noun) the round, woody structure that comes from certain trees, like pine trees. This structure contains seeds and is usually hard and pointed.

Example

We found a pine cone while walking in the park.

Example

That plant doesn't produce a cone; it has flowers instead.

Example

Can you pick up that cone from the ground and show it to me?

How to pronounce cone

Pronunciation: [koʊn]

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