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boneless

American  
[bohn-luhs] / ˈboʊn ləs /

adjective

  1. without bones.

  2. having had the bones removed.

  3. floppy, as if lacking bones.


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He’s now sent hundreds of homesick New Englanders classic dishes, like pork fried rice and boneless ribs from area favorites like Golden Temple in Brookline and Fantasy Island in Salem.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

The McRib, also offered on a limited-time basis, is described as “seasoned boneless pork dipped in a tangy BBQ sauce, topped with slivered onions and tangy pickles.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

He said the chain can sell boneless wings, even though they are essentially chicken nuggets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The probe covered fresh, frozen, bone-in and boneless beef.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Part of the appeal of hamburgers and nuggets is that their boneless forms allow us to forget we’re eating animals.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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