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

Adjective

reduced to or providing only the most basic or essential elements

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