Meaning of the word "bare bones" in English

What does "bare bones" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bare bones

US /ˌber ˈboʊnz/
UK /ˌbeə ˈbəʊnz/

Noun

the most basic or essential facts or elements of something

Example:
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Let's just get down to the bare bones of the argument.
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The report only provided the bare bones of the financial situation.

Adjective

reduced to or providing only the most basic or essential elements

Example:
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The new office is very bare bones, with just desks and chairs.
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They offered a bare bones package for the trip, without any luxuries.