bam·boo
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plural bamboos
Definition of bamboo
: 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
Illustration of bamboo
Examples of bamboo in a Sentence
Bamboo grows in the grove near the house.
We cut down some bamboos.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lace the meat lengthwise in a zigzag through the bamboo skewer. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Anti-inflammatory diet: a food fight against disease," 27 Aug. 2019 Shiitake and enoki mushrooms contribute a meaty quality while bamboo shoots offer a soft crunch. — Lindsey Mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "Dragon King's Daughter New Albany's originality makes it shine over its Highlands sister," 14 Aug. 2019 Spinach, pickled bamboo shoots, scallions and Lupin's signature carrot flowers come with every bowl. — Lauren Saria, azcentral, "Why you need to try Mesa's build-your-own ramen restaurant — before it's gone," 29 July 2019 If using bamboo skewers, soak 8 in a shallow dish in cold water. 2. — Genevieve Ko, Twin Cities, "The tastiest way to use up all your herbs (and it’s not pesto)," 18 July 2019 If using bamboo skewers, soak 8 in a shallow dish in cold water. 2. — Genevieve Ko, latimes.com, "The tastiest way to use up all your herbs (and it’s not pesto)," 6 July 2019 Have on hand 18 to 20 (10-inch) metal or bamboo skewers. — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Sweet, spicy shrimp on skewers turn smoky after a few minutes on the grill," 21 May 2018 Place bamboo skewers, 3 inches apart, on parchment- lined baking sheets. — Tara Bench, Country Living, "Pine Tree Cake," 9 Nov. 2016 In the bamboo grove toward the west end of the atrium, which borders the museum’s cafe, Ogboh has installed a series of small loudspeakers amid the foliage. — Steven Litt, cleveland.com, "Emeka Ogboh installation fills CMA atrium with sound of Nigeria and timely message of diversity," 11 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bamboo.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for bamboo
bamboo
noun
English Language Learners Definition of bamboo
: a tall plant with hard hollow stems that are used for building and to make furniture, tools, etc.
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bamboo
noun
bam·boo
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Kids Definition of bamboo
: a tall treelike tropical grass with a hard hollow jointed stem that is used in making furniture and in building
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