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bone

Pronunciation: [/boʊn/]

Word

Learn how to use bone in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “anatomy”

(noun) the hard parts inside a person or animal that give structure and support. Bones are what make your body strong and help you stand up straight.

Example

She broke a bone in her arm while playing soccer.

Example

The X-ray showed no broken bones after the accident.

Example

How many bones are in the human body?

Context: “food”

(noun) a hard part of meat that may have some meat left on it. People enjoy eating meat with the bone for extra flavor.

Example

He prefers his steak with the bone-in for added taste.

Example

She always asks for her chicken without bones.

Example

Do you like to eat meat with the bone or boneless?

How to pronounce bone

Pronunciation: [/boʊn/]

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