jute

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈjüt 

: the glossy fiber of either of two Asian plants (Corchorus olitorius and C. capsularis) of the linden family used chiefly for sacking, burlap, and twine

also : a plant producing jute

Jute

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈjüt 

: a member of a Germanic people invading England from the Continent and settling in Kent in the fifth century

Jutish

ˈjü-tish 

adjective

Examples of jute in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Don’t use this mixture on carpets made of natural fibers like wool, jute, cotton, and silk as well as antique rugs because the hydrogen peroxide can damage the fibers and fade or bleach the color. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025

One thing to note is that jute can shed and may be harder to clean than other styles of rugs. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025

Noun

This versatile jute rug in any size up to 4x6' is far under $500 this Labor Day weekend. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025

It’s crafted from a blend of natural fibers (40 percent wool and 60 percent jute) that creates streaks of darker and lighter-colored strands throughout the rug. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Bengali jhuṭo

Noun (2)

Middle English, from Medieval Latin Jutae Jutes, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English Eotenas Jutes

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1746, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jute

• beaut
• boot
• bruit
• brut
• brute
• chute
• coot
• cute
• flute
• fruit
• hoot
• loot

Kids Definition

jute

1 of 2 noun

ˈjüt 

: a glossy fiber from either of two Asian plants that is used chiefly for making sacks and twine

Jute

2 of 2 noun

ˈjüt 

: a member of a Germanic people invading England from Jutland and settling in Kent in the 5th century a.d.

Medical Definition

jute

noun

ˈjüt 

: the glossy fiber of either of two Asian plants (Corchorus olitorius and C. capsularis) of the linden family (Tiliaceae) formerly used in absorbent dressings