English · Nature & Environment
bamboo
/bæmˈbuː/
[/bæmˈbuː/]
tall woody grass
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A tall tropical plant with hard hollow stems, used for building and furniture.
Example
Giant pandas munched contentedly on fresh green bamboo deep in the misty mountain forest.
Giant pandas munched contentedly on fresh green bamboo deep in the misty mountain forest.
Etymology
From Dutch 'bamboes', probably from Malay 'mambu'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in construction, crafts, and ecology.
Cultural Note
Bamboo is a versatile material across Asia and a symbol of strength and flexibility.