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September 19, 2019 Word of the Day

bare-bones /ˈbeɚˈboʊnz/ adjective
bare-bones
/ˈbeɚˈboʊnz/
adjective

more bare–bones; most bare–bones

Bare-bones motel room, with no extras
Bare-bones motel room, with no extras
Definition of BARE-BONES

: including only what is most basic or needed

  • a bare-bones Web site

  • a bare-bones wedding ceremony

  • The hotel rooms are bare-bones.

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