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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Resting options include double bunk beds in back and queen bed with bamboo mattress up front.
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Kris Millgate,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Every Sunday, the kids club—adorably called Sweet Potato—organizes eco-educational activities such as bamboo kit workshops and pigment painting classes, and the shallow end of the beachfront infinity pool delivers hours of watery fun.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
The moisture-wicking bamboo rayon fabric is treated with an antimicrobial finish for a fresher surface, plus the protector is machine-washable for stress-free care.
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V Brand Stories,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Kids will create origami figures, write wishes on them and hang them on bamboo.
—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
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Kris Millgate,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Every Sunday, the kids club—adorably called Sweet Potato—organizes eco-educational activities such as bamboo kit workshops and pigment painting classes, and the shallow end of the beachfront infinity pool delivers hours of watery fun.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
The moisture-wicking bamboo rayon fabric is treated with an antimicrobial finish for a fresher surface, plus the protector is machine-washable for stress-free care.
—
V Brand Stories,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Kids will create origami figures, write wishes on them and hang them on bamboo.
—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bamboo
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“Bamboo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bamboo. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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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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