1. three-dimensional geometric shapes with a circular base and a point at the top
Usage: mathematics
2. cone-shaped objects used to mark areas or direct traffic
3. the seed-bearing structures of coniferous trees
Usage: botany

Examples

• The children learned about cones and cylinders in geometry class.
• Orange cones blocked off the construction zone.
• We collected pine cones during our nature walk.
• She ordered two scoops of vanilla ice cream in waffle cones.
• Cones in the human eye allow us to see different colors.
• The traffic cones were arranged in a straight line.
• Large cones fell from the evergreen trees after the storm.