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bones

bohnz

Bones (noun) means plural of bone; the skeletal parts of a body. Example: “Archaeologists uncovered ancient bones at the site.”

noun

Plural of bone; the skeletal parts of a body.

"Archaeologists uncovered ancient bones at the site."

Dice, especially in casual or slang use.

"Roll the bones and see what you get."

The basic underlying framework or structure of something.

"The old house has good bones despite needing renovation."

How to use bones

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMore than one bone, or informally, the essential structure of something.

Common pairings

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Word forms

Boneses plural

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Rhymes for bones

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bones” mean?

The word “bones” means plural of bone; the skeletal parts of a body. In plain terms, more than one bone, or informally, the essential structure of something.

How do you pronounce “bones”?

“Bones” is pronounced bohnz (/boʊnz/ in IPA).

How do you use “bones” in a sentence?

Here is “bones” used in a sentence: “Archaeologists uncovered ancient bones at the site.”

What part of speech is “bones”?

“Bones” is a noun.

Is “bones” a common word?

“Bones” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bones” have?

“Bones” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: plural of bone; the skeletal parts of a body.

What is the difference between "bones" and "skeleton"?

"Bones" refers to the individual hard parts themselves, which can be counted or separated, while a "skeleton" is the entire connected framework they form. You might find "a pile of bones," but "a skeleton" implies the whole structure assembled together.

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