How to Use bamboo in a Sentence

bamboo

noun
Definition of bamboonext
Synonyms for bamboonext
  • Bamboo grows in the grove near the house.
  • We cut down some bamboos.
  • Straws and utensils are agave-based, and the drink cups are made of bamboo.
    — Erin Booke, Dallas News, 25 July 2023
  • Made of a cotton and bamboo blend, the linens are soft-to-the-touch, light and fluffy, and ultra-absorbent.
    — Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 11 May 2023
  • It’s made from sleek bamboo, with a slight lip around the edge to help keep items from falling off.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Made out of bamboo, this handy adjustable tray has room for a phone, tablet food and wine.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Oprah gave the brand’s bamboo joggers her seal of approval in 2020, and for good reason.
    — Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • Absorbent and soft to the touch, they’re made mostly of cotton and a bit of viscose that’s made from bamboo.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Begin the day with rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves and peanut sesame noodles at the Palais de Chine Hotel.
    — Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Share [Findings] The world’s oldest bamboo fossil turned out to be a conifer.
    — Ben Lerner, Harper's Magazine, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Each blanket is made from a light blend of bamboo and cotton.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The first man, emerging from the hollow of a bamboo, found water, tubers, fine clay and resin.
    — Anvita Abbi, Scientific American, 16 May 2023
  • Made with polyester, viscose from bamboo, and elastane, these crew-length socks are cozy and chic.
    — Jamie Fischer, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Made from bamboo and filled with the same, this insert is soft, lightweight, and cooling.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Supported with a cross strut, the 30-inch-wide hooked bamboo tines give you enough room to move leaves in volume.
    — Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The fabric, which is 70% viscose from bamboo and 30% linen, is lightweight and drapey.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The pant's bamboo fabric and sleek silhouette is the perfect mix of comfort and style.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 27 Mar. 2023
  • But some are rich: their gardens well maintained, their trees trimmed, their bamboo fences fresh and green.
    — Hanya Yanagihara Kyoko Hamada, New York Times, 10 May 2023
  • It’s designed with a custom blend of eco-friendly, soft bamboo and linen for a durable yet soft hold.
    — Bre Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The bamboo pajamas are designed to keep you cool thanks to a short-sleeve silhouette that's easy to slip on and off.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2023
  • This bread box is made from bamboo with five ventilation holes in the back to allow air to flow freely.
    — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
  • But Take Note: Because it's made from bamboo, it must be kept dry—and cleaning can be tedious.
    — Laura Lu, Parents, 7 July 2023
  • The zoo plans to bring about 200 pounds of bamboo for the flight, in addition to other food like apples, carrots and sweet potatoes.
    — Megan Lebowitz, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2023
  • The raw bar remains, but the space now features a new aesthetic that includes gold bamboo and neon.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
  • The all-Asia collections include 154 types of bamboo – plus lotus and palms.
    — Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • But be wary of claims from this brand and others that tout their fabric as coming from bamboo; in the end, the fabric is still just rayon.
    — Lexie Sachs and Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 21 Mar. 2023
  • These are great budget sheets made from bamboo that feel cool and comfortable.
    — Medea Giordano, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2023
  • When most of the surface is covered with food coloring, drag a bamboo skewer across the top of the shaving cream to swirl and marble the colors.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024
  • It’s made from sleek bamboo, with a drawer that pulls out to reveal four stainless steel serving knives.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Scallops: Line a bamboo steamer with a few layers of wide lettuce leaves.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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