Pronunciation: /koʊn/
noun a solid or hollow object that tapers from a circular or roughly circular base to a point
A1 I ate a delicious ice cream cone.
A2 The traffic cone was orange and white.
B1 She placed a cone-shaped party hat on her head.
B2 The pine cone fell from the tree and landed on the ground.
C1 The cone of uncertainty in project management can be challenging to navigate.
C2 The architecture of the building featured a cone-shaped roof.
verb not applicable
A1 I cone ice cream on hot days.
A2 She cones her hair before going out.
B1 The chef cones the dough into perfect shapes for baking.
B2 The artist cones vibrant colors onto the canvas.
C1 The skilled carpenter cones intricate designs into the woodwork.
C2 The expert glassblower cones delicate shapes with precision.
adjective not applicable
A1 I bought a cone-shaped party hat for the birthday celebration.
A2 The ice cream was served in a cone-shaped container.
B1 The traffic cones were placed along the road for construction work.
B2 The artist created a sculpture using cone-shaped pieces of metal.
C1 The mathematician used cone theory to solve the complex problem.
C2 The architect designed a modern building with cone-shaped elements.
adverb not applicable
A1 She walked slowly along the beach with a cone-shaped seashell in her hand.
A2 He ate his ice cream cone quickly before it melted in the sun.
B1 The traffic cone was placed strategically to redirect cars away from the construction zone.
B2 The speaker's words were delivered with precision, hitting the target audience like a cone-shaped arrow.
C1 The artist's sculpture was a masterpiece, capturing the essence of movement in a cone of bronze.
C2 The mathematician's theorem was proven using complex calculus, leading to a breakthrough in the field of cone geometry.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I like ice cream. I want a cone.
A2 She handed me a cone and I licked it happily.
B1 The children were excited to receive their ice cream cones at the party.
B2 The shop offers a variety of cones for different types of ice cream.
C1 The artisanal gelato shop prides itself on its handmade waffle cones.
C2 As a cone enthusiast, I have tried cones from all over the world to compare flavors and textures.
preposition not applicable
A1 The ice cream cone is on the table.
A2 She placed the traffic cone in the middle of the road.
B1 Please put the safety cone at the entrance of the construction site.
B2 The chef carefully piped the frosting onto the cupcake in a cone shape.
C1 The satellite dish is designed in a cone shape to receive signals more effectively.
C2 The architecture of the building featured a cone-like structure at the top.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I like ice cream cones.
A2 She bought an ice cream cone and a soda.
B1 I want a cone of fries with my burger.
B2 The traffic cone was placed to redirect cars away from the construction zone.
C1 The cone of uncertainty in project management can be reduced with proper planning.
C2 The scientist used a cone beam CT scan to examine the patient's skull.
interjection not applicable
A1 Cone! Be careful not to touch the hot stove.
A2 Hey, cone! Watch out for that puddle on the floor.
B1 Cone! Look both ways before crossing the street.
B2 Excuse me, cone, could you please pass me the salt?
C1 Cone, I must say your performance in the play was outstanding.
C2 Cone! I can't believe you just won the championship!
article not applicable
A1 I want a cone of ice cream.
A2 She picked up a cone from the ground.
B1 The traffic cone was blocking the road.
B2 The pine cone fell from the tree.
C1 The speaker used a cone to amplify the sound.
C2 The mathematician calculated the volume of the cone.
formal The ice cream vendor handed me a cone with two scoops of vanilla ice cream.
informal I grabbed a cone of fries to snack on while waiting for the movie to start.
slang Let's hit up the ice cream shop and grab a cone before heading to the beach.
figurative The mountain peak resembled a cone, towering over the surrounding landscape.
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