Cone

/koʊn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A three-dimensional geometric shape that tapers from a flat base to a point called the apex.

The ice cream was served in a waffle cone.

The fruit or seed-bearing structure of coniferous trees, typically woody and shaped like a cone.

The pine cone fell from the tree and landed on the ground.

An object that is shaped like a cone, used in various contexts, such as traffic cones.

The traffic cone was placed in the middle of the road to indicate construction.

A cone-shaped object, often used in sports or activities for marking, gathering, or organizing.

The coach set up a series of orange cones for the players to practice their dribbling skills.

From Latin 'conus', from Greek 'kónos'.

ice cream cone

A cone-shaped pastry filled with ice cream.

traffic cone

A conical marker used to control traffic.

cone of silence

A metaphor for a situation where privacy is enforced.

circular

Having the shape of a circle.

taper

To diminish gradually.

A term for something that has a conical shape.

That new speaker looks like a cone.

Can refer informally to someone who is clueless or silly.

Don't be such a cone about the directions.