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

Wayfair quietly slashed prices on Stewart’s high-quality runners, jute rugs, round rugs, and more. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025

Against the jungle greenery, the hotel’s affinity for natural textures (linen, jute, stone, wood) reminds us that nature has a limitless range. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025

Wicker baskets offer an authentic look and are made of woven jute, rattan or Narra. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025

From the wooden floors and jute rugs to the volcanic stones in the bathroom, no corner has gone unconsidered. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 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