hipbone

American  

[hip-bohn] / ˈhɪpˌboʊn /

noun

1. innominate bone.

2. the ilium.

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hipbone British  

/ ˈhɪpˌbəʊn /

noun

1. the nontechnical name for innominate bone

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hipbone Scientific  

/ hĭp′bōn′ /

1. Either of two large, flat bones, each forming one of the outer borders of the pelvis in mammals and consisting of the fused ilium, ischium, and pubis.

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Etymology

Origin of hipbone

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; hip ¹, bone

Example Sentences

I could see the sharp edges of her hipbones through her floral satin pajama pants.

From Salon

Why does “acetabulum” — the hipbone socket — mean vinegar bowl?

From New York Times

We were both so skinny back then that when we hugged, our hipbones would grind.

From New York Times

He was skinny, and his jeans and shorts often landed right around his hipbones.

From Literature

They have also provided some highbrow analysis to accompany the high-waisted bikini shots, asking: “Are hipbones the new décolletage?”

From The Guardian