Word
bonsai
Phoneticsbon·sai
US/bɑnˈsaɪ/
UK/bˈɒnsaɪ/
Definition
n. a small tree or plant that is grown in a shallow pot to keep it tiny. You use special techniques to shape its branches and control its size.
n. a small tree or shrub grown in a shallow container to maintain a miniature size. The practice involves pruning and wiring to mimic the appearance of a full-sized tree in nature.
Examples
“He spends hours every day caring for his bonsai.”
“The museum features a collection of ancient bonsai trees that have been carefully shaped by generations of gardeners.”
“While many people view bonsai as a simple decorative hobby, it requires a deep understanding of horticulture and a patient commitment to the long-term health of the specimen.”
Examples
simple
“He spends hours every day caring for his bonsai.”
contextual
“The museum features a collection of ancient bonsai trees that have been carefully shaped by generations of gardeners.”
complex
“While many people view bonsai as a simple decorative hobby, it requires a deep understanding of horticulture and a patient commitment to the long-term health of the specimen.”
Etymology
From Japanese 盆栽 (bonsai), from Middle Chinese 盆 (MC bwon, “bowl”) + 栽 (MC tsoj|dzojH, “to plant”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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