adj

boneless

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

more boneless comparative, most boneless superlative

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The recipe calls for _____, skinless chicken breasts.

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

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