bone — one of the hard parts that together form the frame of the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: one of the hard parts that together form the frame of the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /boʊn/
Example Sentences
- My grandma always said 'milk builds strong bones' while forcing me to drink three glasses a day.
- The archaeologist discovered ancient bones dating back 5,000 years.
- I have a bone to pick with you about eating my leftover pizza.
bone
NOUN[/boʊn/]
one of the hard parts that together form the frame of the body
The dog buried its favorite bone in the backyard garden.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'bone' derives from Old English 'ban', which is traceable to a common Proto-Germanic ancestor. This fundamental term has been used for millennia to denote the skeletal structures of humans and animals.
Breakdown
Old English 'ban' evolved into Modern English 'bone' through standard phonetic shifts in English vowel pronunciation during the Middle English period. The word shares its Proto-Germanic root with cognates in other Germanic languages such as German 'Bein' and Dutch 'been'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandma always said 'milk builds strong bones' while forcing me to drink three glasses a day.”
“The archaeologist discovered ancient bones dating back 5,000 years.”
“I have a bone to pick with you about eating my leftover pizza.”
“The chicken bone got stuck in my throat during dinner.”
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