Definitions

1. noun

A unit of sound or loudness, especially one of the units used to measure the loudness of sound in decibels.

“The city’s noise level was measured in sones, and it exceeded the safe limit.”

2. noun

A small amount or degree of something.

“He was only a sone of a new employee, so he was tasked with the simplest duties.”

3. proper noun

A unit of measurement in the British Imperial system, equivalent to about 12.7 grams or 1/12 of a pound.

“The old recipe called for 2 sones of sugar.”