adj
boned
bohnd
Boned (adj) means having had the bones taken out before cooking or serving. Example: “She bought a boned leg of lamb so it would be easier to carve.”
adj
1
Having had the bones taken out before cooking or serving.
"She bought a boned leg of lamb so it would be easier to carve."
"The fishmonger sells the salmon fully boned and skinned."
2
In serious trouble; facing a situation that looks impossible to escape (informal).
"If the boss finds out about this, we are so boned."
"He realized he was boned the moment he saw the flashing police lights."
How to use boned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "with the bones removed" (cooking) or, informally, "in deep trouble."
When to use it
The "in trouble" sense is slang and belongs in casual speech, not formal writing.
Common pairings
boned chicken breast
totally boned
boned and rolled
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deboned
boneless
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Rhymes for boned
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What does “boned” mean?
The word “boned” means having had the bones taken out before cooking or serving. In plain terms, either "with the bones removed" (cooking) or, informally, "in deep trouble.".
How do you pronounce “boned”?
“Boned” is pronounced bohnd (/boʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “boned” in a sentence?
Here is “boned” used in a sentence: “She bought a boned leg of lamb so it would be easier to carve.”
What part of speech is “boned”?
“Boned” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “boned” have?
“Boned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having had the bones taken out before cooking or serving.
