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

The shades are just as beautiful, as the jute material adds a touch of warmth to complement other soft, natural materials in the room. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

But while the buildings appeared to be marble, they were actually made of extremely flammable plaster, pine, hemp and jute — all haphazardly draped with live electrical wires. — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026

Materials like jute, sisal, and seagrass are particularly sensitive to the elements. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026

Features include genuine leather handles, waterproof lining, jute and more. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

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

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

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) formerly used in absorbent dressings