Bamboo

/bæmˈbu/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tall, woody grass that grows in tropical and warm-temperate climates, characterized by hollow stems and rapid growth.

The garden was adorned with tall bamboo stalks swaying gently in the breeze.

The flexible, durable stems of the bamboo plant, used for constructing furniture, buildings, and various utensils.

They built a beautiful gazebo using bamboo for its lightweight and strength.

A type of grass that is widely cultivated for various purposes, including food for animals, particularly giant pandas.

Bamboo is the primary diet of giant pandas, which rely on it for nourishment.

The word bamboo is derived from the Portuguese 'bambu', which in turn comes from the Malay 'bambu'.

bamboo shoots:

Young edible sprouts of the bamboo plant.

bamboo flute:

A musical instrument made from bamboo.

to go bamboo:

To become crazy or insane.

To act foolishly.

He really went bamboo during the meeting.

To be high or under the influence.

After that party, I felt completely bamboo.