adj
boneless
Boneless (adj) means having no bones, especially describing meat prepared for cooking. Example: “The recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts.”
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Having no bones, especially describing meat prepared for cooking.
"boneless, skinless chicken"
"The recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts."
"We ordered a plate of boneless wings."
"The packers were always originating such schemes—they had what they called "boneless hams," which were all the odds and ends of pork stuffed into casings."
— , Upton Sinclair (1905)
How to use boneless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout any bones — usually describing cuts of meat sold ready for cooking.
Common pairings
boneless chicken
boneless wings
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more boneless
- Superlative
- most boneless
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The recipe calls for _____, skinless chicken breasts.
Etymology
From Old English bānlēas, a direct combination of "bone" and "-less," meaning without bones.
Synonyms
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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.
