Bonsai
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɑnsaɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bonsai is a noun meaning (countable) A tree or plant that has been miniaturized by planting it in a small pot, restricting its roots, and by careful pruning.
Meaning
(countable) A tree or plant that has been miniaturized by planting it in a small pot, restricting its roots, and by careful pruning.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The art of planting and growing trees or plants in such a manner.
- (transitive) To make into a bonsai by restricting the roots and pruning.
- Misspelling of banzai.
Example Sentences
Could I be a father who was, so to speak, bonsaiing his children, trimming urban roots, and then twisting the emerging branches?
Word Forms
- bonsais
- bonsaiing
- bonsaied
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prebonsai, seedling, arboret, nebari, topiary, tanuki.
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