burlap

noun

bur·​lap ˈbər-ˌlap How to pronounce burlap (audio)
1
: a coarse heavy plain-woven fabric usually of jute or hemp used for bagging and wrapping and in furniture and linoleum manufacture
2
: a lightweight material resembling burlap used in interior decoration or for clothing

Examples of burlap in a Sentence

The bag is made of burlap.
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The company offers two sizes of burlap gift bags, and the larger of them can hold as many as 16 different spice tins. The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024 Some plants, like hydrangeas that bloom on old wood, may need to be wrapped with burlap to protect their tender buds from winter damage. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2024 Untreated burlap sacks can be found at hardware or feed stores. George Petras, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024 Once the paint dries, stuff the burlap sack with straw. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for burlap 

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of burlap was circa 1696

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“Burlap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burlap. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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burlap

noun
bur·​lap ˈbər-ˌlap How to pronounce burlap (audio)
: a rough fabric made usually from jute or hemp and used mostly for bags and wrappings

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