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bamboo
noun
bam·boo
(ˌ)bam-ˈbü 
ˈbam-ˌ
ˈbam-ˌ
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
Made from premium bamboo fabric, these sheets are hypoallergenic, temperature-regulating, and eco-friendly, ensuring a comfortable and restful night's sleep.
—
Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Anybody looking to purchase bamboo bed sheets should understand their options.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
From Your Feed Three-in-One Wrap Dispenser with Cutter Declutter kitchen drawers with this nifty three-in-one bamboo dispenser that keeps plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and wax paper organized for easy access.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Photo : Infiniti Up front is a new grille pattern that senior design director Taisuke Nakamura says was inspired by the towering bamboo forests that dwarfed him during his childhood in Kyoto.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
The hotel’s location informs the interior design: Thirty minutes west of central Kyoto, the Arashiyama district is defined by nature, with the Katsura River at its center, and filled with bamboo groves and surrounded by forested mountains.
—John Wogan, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
My bamboo sieve of soba noodles comes with a set of verbal instructions.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Some of the highlights include a full-body red light therapy that uses low-level laser technology to relieve muscle tension and joint pain and fight inflammation; a bamboo massage; and a natural resilience facial using a variety of detoxifying and sculpting techniques.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Choose from different types of wood like maple, which is standard, beech, bamboo, zebrawood, and hickory.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Anybody looking to purchase bamboo bed sheets should understand their options.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
From Your Feed Three-in-One Wrap Dispenser with Cutter Declutter kitchen drawers with this nifty three-in-one bamboo dispenser that keeps plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and wax paper organized for easy access.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Photo : Infiniti Up front is a new grille pattern that senior design director Taisuke Nakamura says was inspired by the towering bamboo forests that dwarfed him during his childhood in Kyoto.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
The hotel’s location informs the interior design: Thirty minutes west of central Kyoto, the Arashiyama district is defined by nature, with the Katsura River at its center, and filled with bamboo groves and surrounded by forested mountains.
—John Wogan, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
My bamboo sieve of soba noodles comes with a set of verbal instructions.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Some of the highlights include a full-body red light therapy that uses low-level laser technology to relieve muscle tension and joint pain and fight inflammation; a bamboo massage; and a natural resilience facial using a variety of detoxifying and sculpting techniques.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Choose from different types of wood like maple, which is standard, beech, bamboo, zebrawood, and hickory.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Bamboo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bamboo. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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