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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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This simple recipe box is made from bamboo and is spacious enough to hold 4-by-6-inch index cards.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
The speaker is crafted with sustainable materials, including bamboo, regrind silicone, and aluminum, and is 100% plastic-free.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
This winter-ready Bedsure comforter set will keep you warm as temperatures drop and give your bedroom a whole new look, while this popular cooling bamboo mattress topper that’s ideal for hot sleepers can protect and extend the life of your mattress.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
This simple recipe box is made from bamboo and is spacious enough to hold 4-by-6-inch index cards.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Bamboo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bamboo. Accessed 9 Oct. 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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