skull

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The first-time political candidate said he got the skull and crossbones tattoo in 2007, when he was in his 20s and in the Marine Corps.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Human bones, including a skull, were due to go under the hammer on Friday, but Great Western Auctions withdrew the item for sale after being contacted by BBC Scotland News.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Like, ‘Dad, why does he light his head on fire like a skull?

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Communities practiced cremation, traditional burials, skull only depositions, and complex multi stage burial rites, sometimes within the same settlements.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Ben slides the Cog along my neck at the top of my spine, until it catches in the indent at the base of my skull.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera