: 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
: a member of a Germanic people invading England from the Continent and settling in Kent in the fifth century
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
While materials like jute are trending right now in the doormat universe, Anthropologie’s is made of a softer coconut fiber.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
The pouf's exterior is created by hand-braiding jute fibers, giving it a rich and tactile surface with an organic, natural look.
—Nora Colomer
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For the month of June, trends point toward designs in natural materials such as raffia, jute, and cork, which reinforce the summer aesthetic and pair perfectly with the organic feel of linen.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Natural Rugs Not all natural fibers belong in nature, and that is especially true of popular rug materials like jute and sisal.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
While materials like jute are trending right now in the doormat universe, Anthropologie’s is made of a softer coconut fiber.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
The pouf's exterior is created by hand-braiding jute fibers, giving it a rich and tactile surface with an organic, natural look.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
For the month of June, trends point toward designs in natural materials such as raffia, jute, and cork, which reinforce the summer aesthetic and pair perfectly with the organic feel of linen.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for jute
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“Jute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jute. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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: the glossy fiber of either of two Asian plants (Corchorus olitorius and C. capsularis) of the linden family (Tiliaceae) formerly used in absorbent dressings
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