SINCE 1828
\ ˈkräft
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Definition of kraft
: a strong paper or cardboard made from wood pulp produced from wood chips boiled in an alkaline solution containing sodium sulfate
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These cards are printed on cotton paper, and include a kraft envelope. 2. — Fox News, "11 wacky non-edible gifts for foodies," 22 Dec. 2015 Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon kraft paper bag and not exceed 60 pounds, according to the release. — Staff Report, Aurora Beacon-News, "Aurora spring yard waste collection extended by a week," 6 Apr. 2018 Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon kraft paper bag and not exceed 60 pounds. — Staff Report, Aurora Beacon-News, "Yard waste collection begins soon in Aurora," 15 Mar. 2018 At an art or office supply store, find rolls of butcher paper, newsprint, or kraft paper — what brown shopping bags are made of. — Cathy Rubin, Philly.com, "Ask Jennifer Adams: last-minute gift wrapping ideas," 14 Dec. 2017 Napkins: for a similar look, try the Grate Napkin Set in Begonia; westelm.com. Red-and-white paper, brown kraft paper, and gift tags: michaels.com. — Southern Living, "Source Guide - July 2013," 11 June 2013 Set the coat-hook bases flat on the kraft paper in another area. — Brett Bara, ELLE Decor, "The Hang of It," 5 July 2012 Red-and-white paper, brown kraft paper, and gift tags: michaels.com. — Southern Living, "Source Guide - July 2013," 1 July 2013 But coil connoisseurs will insist on the Collector's Edition, an exact replica of the original stair-stepper, down to the kraft-paper box and gunmetal color (minus the propensity toward oxidation). — Sarah Fallon, WIRED, "Spring Back: Slinky," 7 Nov. 2007These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'kraft.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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