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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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However, bamboo is low in nutritional value, and pandas must spend most of their day eating to acquire enough nutrients.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Echoing the bamboo trellis theme, a table skirt in Kravet linen is embroidered with Fortuny fabric by Villa Savoia.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Cozy Earth Cozy Earth makes some of our favorite bedding around—the brand’s silky soft bamboo sheets and duvet cover are a must-have for luxuriating on weekend mornings.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 10 Mar. 2025
Echoing the bamboo trellis theme, a table skirt in Kravet linen is embroidered with Fortuny fabric by Villa Savoia.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
The exhibit will include over three dozen glass and steel sculptures of sparkling butterflies, dragonflies, bamboo, bees and insects.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Bamboo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bamboo. Accessed 15 Mar. 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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