bamboo
word
Definition
A tall, fast-growing grass with hollow stems, often used to make furniture, buildings, and other objects.
Usage & Nuances
'Bamboo' is usually an uncountable noun when referring to material ('made of bamboo'), but can be countable when talking about individual plants ('three bamboos'). Common collocations: 'bamboo forest,' 'bamboo shoots,' 'bamboo chair.' Often associated with Asian cultures and sustainable materials.
Spanish: bambúPortuguese (BR): bambuPortuguese (PT): bambuChinese (Simplified): 竹子Chinese (Traditional): 竹子Hindi: बांसArabic: خيزرانBengali: বাঁশRussian: бамбукJapanese: 竹（たけ）Vietnamese: tre - cây treKorean: 대나무Turkish: bambuUrdu: بامبو - بانسIndonesian: bambu
Example Sentences
There is a bamboo forest near my house.
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Pandas love eating bamboo.
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This chair is made of bamboo.
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Have you ever tried bamboo shoots in a stir-fry?
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The bamboo in my garden grows super fast every summer.
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These cups are really cool—they’re made from recycled bamboo.
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