Definitions

1. noun

any of several Asian grasses of the genus Bambusa, having long, hollow stems, often used for furniture, flooring, and other purposes.

“The interior designer chose to use bamboo for the restaurant’s furniture.”

2. noun

a hollow cylinder, especially one made of bamboo, used as a tube or pipe.

“The child played with a bamboo pipe, making music.”

3. verb

to make or shape something, especially a pipe or tube, out of bamboo.

“The craftsman bambooed the wooden handle to fit it perfectly.”

4. verb

to make a hollow sound, like a bamboo pipe.

“The bambooed sound of the flute filled the room.”