How to Use bamboo in a Sentence

bamboo

noun
  • Bamboo grows in the grove near the house.
  • We cut down some bamboos.
  • Give your kitchen a bamboo boost.
    — ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Along our left flank was a line of bamboos.
    — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
  • Each jar is made from bamboo and glass for a stylish finish.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Both hold long bamboo sticks adorned with orange flags.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The dish is made from white porcelain and the lid is made from bamboo.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 7 June 2021
  • Its shelves are made of bamboo with durable stainless-steel tubes for legs.
    — Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2021
  • More glass and tiles than bamboo and thatch—super-clean, slick.
    — Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Straws and utensils are agave-based, and the drink cups are made of bamboo.
    — Erin Booke, Dallas News, 25 July 2023
  • The bamboo is easy to wash with a sponge and soapy water and looks stylish, too.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Instead, opt for bamboo plant stakes.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
  • Each blanket is made from a light blend of bamboo and cotton.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Made out of bamboo, this handy adjustable tray has room for a phone, tablet food and wine.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Plus, the lid is made of bamboo and doubles as a cutting board.
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Lace the meat lengthwise in a zigzag through the bamboo skewer.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2019
  • The desktop itself is bamboo, which is stylish and feels nice.
    — Gear Team, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Spun from viscose made of bamboo, the sheets are soft and breathable.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022
  • It’s made from bamboo with thoughtful features for you and the birds alike.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • Owen said the zoo has grown eight different species of bamboo for the bears to eat.
    — Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
  • These are the best sheets to sleep on, from cotton percale to bamboo and linen.
    — Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 June 2025
  • 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
  • On the blog, Judy details how to soak, snip, and shape bamboo leaves.
    — Kat Chow, Bon Appétit, 11 Nov. 2022
  • That’s one reason these sheets ended up as a top pick on our best bamboo sheets list.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
  • These range from gel-infused to graphite to eco-friendly bamboo.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026
  • There were a few bamboo structures erected there.
    — Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The sheets are made from bamboo viscose, which is breathable and feels silky smooth against the skin.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • At one end of the village was a bamboo grove; at the other was a fishpond.
    — Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2021
  • The set comes with a set of parchment steaming liners and bamboo tongs.
    — Andrew Watman, WIRED, 29 June 2024
  • Made with polyester, viscose from bamboo, and elastane, these crew-length socks are cozy and chic.
    — Jamie Fischer, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023

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