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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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Straws were made of bamboo or bamboo fiber, water is only in glass bottles, and even the disposable underwear in the spa was tied cutely in a cloth in the style of eco-conscious furoshiki fabric-wrapping art.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
For those with reactive or acne-prone skin, my personal favorite is Purito’s Panthenol cream—featuring a soothing blend of panthenol, bamboo, and squalane to keep skin calm and smooth.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
My natural pheromones are rooted first with the mylk’s top notes, pink pepper and Italian bergamot, before the light heart of waterlily and bamboo kicks in.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
In the same vein, a Japandi bed (not to be confused with a tatami mat), typically consists of a low-profile, minimalist platform frame made of bamboo or oak.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
For those with reactive or acne-prone skin, my personal favorite is Purito’s Panthenol cream—featuring a soothing blend of panthenol, bamboo, and squalane to keep skin calm and smooth.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
My natural pheromones are rooted first with the mylk’s top notes, pink pepper and Italian bergamot, before the light heart of waterlily and bamboo kicks in.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
In the same vein, a Japandi bed (not to be confused with a tatami mat), typically consists of a low-profile, minimalist platform frame made of bamboo or oak.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 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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