Skip to main content
(cut-tle-bone) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a hard, lightweight structure from cuttlefish. it helps with buoyancy and serves as a calcium source.

Example Sentence

The parakeet was happily pecking at the cuttlebone in its cage.

More Example Sentences

The pet shop sells cuttlebone for birds.

Synonyms

calcium source; shell; support

Antonyms

human bone; animal bone

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

cuttlebone
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
Need accessibility help? If you experienced an issue using the dictionary, you can send us an accessibility support request.