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bamboo
noun
bam·boo
(ˌ)bam-ˈbü 
ˈbam-ˌbü
ˈbam-ˌbü
plural bamboos
often attributive
: any of various woody or arborescent grasses (as of the genera Bambusa, Arundinaria, and Dendrocalamus of the subfamily Bambusoideae) of tropical and temperate regions having hollow stems, thick rhizomes, and shoots that are used for food
also
: the jointed stem of bamboo used especially for building, furniture, and utensils
Examples of bamboo in a Sentence
Bamboo grows in the grove near the house.
We cut down some bamboos.
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Expect bamboo everything, from edible garnishes to sustainable straws and bathroom TP.
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Anna Spiegel, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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Upon entering, you are asked to remove your shoes, which will be stored in one of the chestnut and bamboo cubbies that line the left side of the corridor.
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Anna Spiegel, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
Use water-resistant drawer organizers (such as bamboo) in the kitchen to ensure utensils don't rust.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
This bundle includes a lead and cadmium-free black porcelain matcha pouring bowl, bamboo tea whisk with 80 delicate tines, fine stainless steel mesh sifter and a Chashaku bamboo scoop to easily measure your matcha.
—Chelsea Frank, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Upon entering, you are asked to remove your shoes, which will be stored in one of the chestnut and bamboo cubbies that line the left side of the corridor.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Bamboo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bamboo. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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bamboo
noun
bam·boo
bam-ˈbü
plural bamboos
: any of various chiefly tropical tall woody grasses including some with strong hollow stems used for building, furniture, or utensils
also
: the strong woody stem of bamboo
bamboo
adjective
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