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Definition of "skeletons" []

  • Plural form of skeleton. (noun)
  • Shameful secrets (pluralia tantum; shortened from skeletons in the cupboard or skeletons in the closet). (noun)

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Use "skeletons" in a sentence
  • "Let him run ... it is always fun to dig out the skeletons from the closets."
  • "Once they locate their clients (using only an illustration of the residence), Rosencrantz and Guildenstern get to work extracting figurative skeletons from the literal closet."
  • "The G-2 Ace ends up deep in skeletons in the catacombs, along with his offsider Andre, after being framed for a 'murder in the dark situation.'"