Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pone

noun
/poʊn/
Definition
A type of cornbread, typically baked and often served as a side dish.
Examples
  • She served the pone with some delicious chili.
  • The family gathered around the table to enjoy a slice of warm pone.
  • During the picnic, they packed slices of pone for a filling treat.
Meaning
Pone refers to a baked cornmeal dish that is usually dense and thick, common in Southern cooking.
Synonyms
  • cornbread
  • corn pone
  • cornmeal bread