Synonyms for

Bamboo

Verb / bæˈmbu: / Another word for bamboo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a tall, woody, perennial grass that grows in the tropics and subtropics

Synonyms & similar words

cane stalk reed pole stick stem shoot twig switch wand baton rod bar rattan osier slat split strip

Synonyms by register

Formal

grass reed

Informal

stick pole

Literary

culm cane

Antonyms

hardwood oak pine cedar fir

Common collocations

  • bamboo shoot
  • bamboo forest
  • bamboo stalk
  • bamboo pole
  • bamboo flooring
  • bamboo plant
  • bamboozle someone

Word family

noun bamboo
verb bamboozle

Usage note

Bamboo is a type of grass, not a hardwood. The verb 'bamboozle' means to trick or deceive someone.

Example sentences

  1. The panda eats bamboo shoots for breakfast.
  2. The garden was decorated with bamboo lanterns.
  3. The bamboo forest was a peaceful place to explore.
  4. The bamboo flute made a beautiful sound.
  5. The bamboo furniture was lightweight and durable.

Quotes

  • "The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists." - Japanese Proverb
  • "The bamboo is flexible, bending with the wind but never breaking, capable of adapting to any circumstance." - Ping Fu
  • "I cannot live without bamboo." - Yukihiro Matsumoto

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