1. a bone containing edible marrow, especially one used for cooking or eating

Examples

• The chef roasted marrowbones to make a rich broth.
• She scooped the soft marrow from the marrowbone with a small spoon.
• The butcher recommended marrowbones for making beef stock.
• Traditional French cuisine often features roasted marrowbones as an appetizer.
• The dog gnawed contentedly on the large marrowbone.
• Marrowbones add incredible flavor to homemade soup.