Meaning & use

cactus

noun·Everyday

A spiny, drought-resistant plant that stores water in its thick stems, native to arid regions.

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A tall cactus stood in the corner of the desert garden, untouched by the summer heat.

She kept a small cactus on her desk because it needed almost no watering.

A note on using this word

The plural can be 'cacti' or 'cactuses'; both are accepted in standard English.

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