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wishbone

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Noun — The forked bone found in a bird's breast, traditionally pulled apart by two people with the larger piece said to bring luck.

How to use wishbone

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

break the wishbone pull the wishbone the turkey's wishbone

Etymology

From wish plus bone, named for the tradition of making a wish while snapping it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wishbone” mean?

The word “wishbone” means the forked bone found in a bird's breast, traditionally pulled apart by two people with the larger piece said to bring luck. In plain terms, the forked chicken or turkey bone people break for luck.

How do you pronounce “wishbone”?

“Wishbone” is pronounced WIHSH-bohn (/ˈwɪʃˌboʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “wishbone” in a sentence?

Here is “wishbone” used in a sentence: “After the turkey dinner, the kids fought over the wishbone.”

What part of speech is “wishbone”?

“Wishbone” is a noun.

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