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Definition of hipbone

hipbone

/ˈhɪp.boʊn/
hip · bone
Plural:hipbones
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hipbone Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Either of the two large, irregular, flat bones that form the sides and front of the pelvis, each consisting of the fused ilium, ischium, and pubis.

Example

"The physical therapist examined the patient's posture to see if her right hipbone was slightly elevated."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

hint
hinterland
hip
hipbone
hiphugger
hipline
hipness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'hip' (from Old English 'hype') and 'bone' (from Old English 'ban').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hipbone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hipbone
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