bamboo
any of the woody or treelike tropical and semitropical grasses of the genera Bambusa, Phyllostachys, Dendrocalamus, and allied genera, having woody, usually hollow stems with stalked blades and flowering only after years of growth.
the stem of such a plant, used as a building material and for making furniture, poles, etc.
Origin of bamboo
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How to use bamboo in a sentence
Cotton and bamboo are great for sweaty sleepers, but keep an eye out for brands that specifically tout blankets that will keep you cool throughout the night.
Best weighted blanket: Sleep like a baby with our comfy bedding picks | PopSci Commerce Team | February 12, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe university will work to find alternatives, such as reusable straws made from bamboo or snacks with compostable wrappers.
George Washington University commits to single-use-plastic ban | Lauren Lumpkin | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostAll of our pieces are thoughtfully designed using earth-friendly fabrics like bamboo, cupro, and post-consumer plastic bottles, and come from suppliers that have Oeko-Tex and Global Recycled Standard certifications.
By age 1, he will start eating more solid foods such as bamboo, carrots, apples and “nutrient-rich biscuits.”
Baby panda makes debut — online — at National Zoo | Dana Hedgpeth, Justin Wm. Moyer | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostThese bamboo organizers are both functional and elegant, just like traditional shoji.
Marie Kondo is back with a new collaboration to keep you organized while staying at home | Rachel King | January 11, 2021 | Fortune
The young man weaves through clusters of bamboo and cuts a diagonal slash into a tree, positioning a hollow log at the end.
Some facilities had begun erecting “bamboo hand washing stations” at the entrance to hospitals, but not enough.
His early works were mostly high-end residences, and he often used bamboo-like paper tubes in these designs.
When she was young, the homes were made of bamboo and there were no cars or motorbikes.
Tell that to the nearby pandas, happily ensconced with their bamboo, magnificently ignoring everything.
The doors were made of wood, though in many houses paper or plaited bamboo was used.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. PikeHe swims every day in the river; he fishes from his bamboo raft; he hunts in the forest with his father.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin | Mary Hazelton WadeSuppose for one instant that the bamboo should give way under the boy's feet or failed to hold in the tree-top!
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin | Mary Hazelton WadeAll the bamboo clappers, cocoanut shells, tin pans, and red flags that could be found were seized and put into use.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin | Mary Hazelton WadeHe carries a bamboo basket in which he has put a mixture containing a curious kind of poison.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin | Mary Hazelton Wade
British Dictionary definitions for bamboo
/ (bæmˈbuː) /
any tall treelike tropical or semitropical fast-growing grass of the genus Bambusa, having hollow woody-walled stems with ringed joints and edible young shoots (bamboo shoots)
the stem of any of these plants, used for building, poles, and furniture
any of various bamboo-like grasses of the genera Arundinaria, Phyllostachys or Dendrocalamus
(modifier) made of bamboo: a bamboo fence
Origin of bamboo
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