wishbone
1 synonym for wishbone, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The forked bone found in a bird's breast, traditionally pulled apart by two people with the larger piece said to bring luck.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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wishing bone
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.
Full origin of wishbone →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.
