Synonyms for

Cones

Verb / kəʊnz / Another word for cones — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cones are a type of geometric shape. They are like a circle at one end and come to a point at the other end.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

conoids conoids conoids

Informal

pointy things traffic cones party hats

Literary

spires pinnacles crests

Antonyms

spheres cubes cylinders pyramids prisms discs

Common collocations

  • traffic cone
  • pine cone
  • ice cream cone
  • cone of silence
  • cone of vision
  • cone of light
  • cone snail
  • cone flower

Word family

noun cone
verb conify
adjective conical
adverb conically

Usage note

The word 'cones' can refer to geometric shapes, natural objects like pine cones, or specific items like traffic cones or ice cream cones. Context is crucial for understanding the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I got a sugar cone with sprinkles on top.
  2. The traffic cones were used to block off the road.
  3. The pine tree had cones growing on its branches.
  4. She used a cone-shaped hat for her witch costume.
  5. I love the smell of fresh pine cones.

Quotes

  • The cones of pine may lie serene on the same ground which is presently to be strewn with the gore of their defenders.
  • The pine cones fall from the tree.
  • The cones of the pine, balsam, and other trees, may be readily collected and used for kindling wood.

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