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Wordabulary

cone

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A shape with a flat, round base that narrows smoothly to a single point.

"The ice cream sat neatly inside its cone."

Usage notes

"Cone" is also used for a traffic cone, or for the part of the eye that detects color.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The ice cream sat neatly inside its _____."

Answer: cone

In your own words, what does "cone" mean?

A shape with a flat, round base that narrows smoothly to a single point.

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