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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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Violet Goldstone, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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Made from eco-friendly bamboo, which requires 40% less water than conventional cotton, their underwear is not only soft and breathable but also eco-friendly.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
The oversized sheets are larger than a standard towel, crafted from cotton and the brand’s signature viscose from bamboo.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Violet Goldstone, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Cozy Earth’s Men’s Bamboo Pajama Joggers mix fashion and comfort in a breathable, soft-to-the-touch bamboo viscose blend.
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
Made from eco-friendly bamboo, which requires 40% less water than conventional cotton, their underwear is not only soft and breathable but also eco-friendly.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
The oversized sheets are larger than a standard towel, crafted from cotton and the brand’s signature viscose from bamboo.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Bamboo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bamboo. Accessed 26 Nov. 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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