skeleton
noun
the bones of a human or an animal considered as a whole, together forming the framework of the body.
skeletons
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pluralof skeleton.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some tips for scaredy cats: If you don’t like spooky scary skeletons, creepy crawlies, or horror flicks, Halloween season can be a fright to endure.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
He’s said: “I set out to write this book thinking I’d reveal where all the skeletons are buried. Turns out most of them are mine.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Copernicus observations go back to 1940 but other evidence -- such as ice cores, tree rings and coral skeletons -- allow scientists to place today's climate against a much longer historical context.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Their soft tissues had deteriorated into powder, while portions of the skeletons were also missing.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
He strides down Aleppo Way, passing the scorched skeletons of trees along the street.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
