noun
- plural form of cactus; succulent plants with thick fleshy stems and spines, typically found in desert regions
Usage: alternative plural form; ‘cacti’ is also commonly used
Examples
- The garden center had many different types of cactuses for sale.
- She collected small cactuses and displayed them on her windowsill.
- The desert landscape was dotted with tall cactuses and scrub brush.
- These cactuses can survive months without water.
- The hiking trail wound between giant cactuses and rocky outcrops.
- Her grandmother grew cactuses in colorful ceramic pots.