adj

boneless

Boneless (adj) means having no bones, especially describing meat prepared for cooking. Example: “The recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts.”

adj

Having no bones, especially describing meat prepared for cooking.

"The recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts."

"We ordered a plate of boneless wings."

How to use boneless

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWithout any bones — usually describing cuts of meat sold ready for cooking.

Common pairings

boneless chicken boneless wings

Word forms

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Etymology

From Old English bānlēas, a direct combination of "bone" and "-less," meaning without bones.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for boneless

useless ageless wireless hopeless homeless tireless careless lifeless baseless clueless timeless loveless

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Frequently asked questions

What does “boneless” mean?

The word “boneless” means having no bones, especially describing meat prepared for cooking. In plain terms, without any bones — usually describing cuts of meat sold ready for cooking.

How do you use “boneless” in a sentence?

Here is “boneless” used in a sentence: “The recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts.”

What part of speech is “boneless”?

“Boneless” is an adjective.

Where does the word “boneless” come from?

The word “boneless” comes from Old English. From Old English bānlēas, a direct combination of "bone" and "-less," meaning without bones.