Cactus Meaning in English
word
/ˈkæktəs/
KAK-tuhs
/kˈæktəs/
KAK-tuhs
Definition
A cactus is a type of plant that usually has thick, fleshy stems and sharp spines, and it grows well in hot, dry places like deserts.
Usage & Nuances
'Cactus' is countable: one cactus, two cacti (plural also acceptable as 'cactuses'). Used in botany and everyday language. Often seen in home decor as 'cactus plant'. Not to be confused with 'succulent,' which is a broader category.
Spanish: cactusPortuguese (BR): cactoPortuguese (PT): cactoChinese (Simplified): 仙人掌Chinese (Traditional): 仙人掌Hindi: कैक्टसArabic: صبّارBengali: ক্যাকটাসRussian: кактусJapanese: サボテンVietnamese: xương rồngKorean: 선인장Turkish: kaktüsUrdu: کیکٹسIndonesian: kaktus
Example Sentences
A cactus can survive a long time without water.
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There is a big cactus in the desert.
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My mom has a cactus on the windowsill.
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Don’t touch that cactus—the spines are really sharp!
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I bought a tiny cactus for my office—it’s so cute and easy to care for.
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After our road trip in Arizona, I started collecting different types of cactus.
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