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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
In the early days of the club, pilots were still flying aircraft built from scratch or purchased as kits consisting of balsa wood, bamboo, and tissue paper, said Don Kurtz, 76, a former flight instructor who first joined the club in the 1970s.
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Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The gatherings culminated in early August, 1801, in Cane Ridge, a tiny settlement whose name came from the dense bamboo that covered the region.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Plus, it’s made from a breathable bamboo fabric blend that’s primed for warm weather.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
It’s also made of eco-friendly bamboo and predator-proof to keep your birds safe until every chick is ready to take their first flight.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
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Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The gatherings culminated in early August, 1801, in Cane Ridge, a tiny settlement whose name came from the dense bamboo that covered the region.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Plus, it’s made from a breathable bamboo fabric blend that’s primed for warm weather.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
It’s also made of eco-friendly bamboo and predator-proof to keep your birds safe until every chick is ready to take their first flight.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 June 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 16 Jun. 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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