How to Use bamboo in a Sentence

bamboo

noun
  • Bamboo grows in the grove near the house.
  • We cut down some bamboos.
  • Straws and utensils are agave-based, and the drink cups are made of bamboo.
    Erin Booke, Dallas News, 25 July 2023
  • On the blog, Judy details how to soak, snip, and shape bamboo leaves.
    Kat Chow, Bon Appétit, 11 Nov. 2022
  • That puts the bamboo 8 feet from the side wall of our house and 2 feet from the heating/cooling units.
    Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Made of a cotton and bamboo blend, the linens are soft-to-the-touch, light and fluffy, and ultra-absorbent.
    Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 11 May 2023
  • Owen said the zoo has grown eight different species of bamboo for the bears to eat.
    Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Plus, the lid is made of bamboo and doubles as a cutting board.
    Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 20 Oct. 2022
  • When ready to fry, remove the cake from the bamboo steamer and peel off the cheesecloth.
    Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2022
  • It’s made from sleek bamboo, with a slight lip around the edge to help keep items from falling off.
    Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Made out of bamboo, this handy adjustable tray has room for a phone, tablet food and wine.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Mar. 2023
  • For some, the secret is a distinctive coat of black and white fur and a love of bamboo.
    Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
  • Spun from viscose made of bamboo, the sheets are soft and breathable.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022
  • Its shelves are made of bamboo with durable stainless-steel tubes for legs.
    Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2021
  • In the early 1900s, competitors used a bamboo pole that could bend a bit, which changed the game.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2024
  • The desktop itself is bamboo, which is stylish and feels nice.
    Gear Team, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The crates are built in a way that allows the keepers to pass bamboo, bamboo shoots, fruits and fresh water to the bears on the flight.
    Nectar Gan, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Oprah gave the brand’s bamboo joggers her seal of approval in 2020, and for good reason.
    Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • The bamboo set is equipped with a pronged whisk, a spoon, and a scoop that measures the ideal amount of matcha powder per cup.
    Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Nov. 2021
  • That will keep me busy puttering around the bamboo hut.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 4 Feb. 2022
  • The set comes with a set of parchment steaming liners and bamboo tongs.
    Andrew Watman, WIRED, 29 June 2024
  • Absorbent and soft to the touch, they’re made mostly of cotton and a bit of viscose that’s made from bamboo.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Begin the day with rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves and peanut sesame noodles at the Palais de Chine Hotel.
    Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Share [Findings] The world’s oldest bamboo fossil turned out to be a conifer.
    Ben Lerner, Harper's Magazine, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Each blanket is made from a light blend of bamboo and cotton.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 25 Oct. 2023
  • From there, guests can choose to go to the Cherry Blossom bar, bamboo lounge room, or the fine dining room.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2024
  • The first man, emerging from the hollow of a bamboo, found water, tubers, fine clay and resin.
    Anvita Abbi, Scientific American, 16 May 2023
  • Made with polyester, viscose from bamboo, and elastane, these crew-length socks are cozy and chic.
    Jamie Fischer, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023
  • This kit includes matcha powder, a bamboo whisk (chasen), a scoop (chashaku) and a traditional bowl (chawan).
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Another thing is just long bamboo poles [to extend to someone in trouble].
    Melody Schreiber, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024

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