often attributive
: a strong paper or cardboard made from wood pulp produced from wood chips boiled in an alkaline solution containing sodium sulfate

Examples of kraft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hand-poured in Mississippi, the candle is housed in a thick glass and comes in a kraft box. Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2023 Originally created by graphic designer Massimo Vignelli, the iconic kraft paper carryall with its rounded font debuted in 1973, and became a status symbol among stylish shoppers. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2023 Cut an apple leaf from green kraft paper, then use an X-Acto knife to decorate edges and a bone folder tool to create veins. Sarah Zlotnick, Country Living, 22 Aug. 2023 Cut out a silhouette of a witch from black kraft paper. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 9 Aug. 2023 Use kraft paper to create a pattern the size of the pillow form. Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 Complete the harvest theme with burlap and kraft paper accents and fresh herbs. Molly Miller, House Beautiful, 29 July 2023 Then in 1884, word arrived that a German chemist, Carl Dahl, had perfected his kraft process, which was a vast improvement on time-consuming hand-pulping methods. Matthew Shaer, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022 Start with a roll of white kraft paper along with markers, crayons, and/or paints—you'll be shocked at how much fun your kiddos can have with just the basics! 49. Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2020 See More

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Word History

Etymology

German, literally, strength, from Old High German — more at craft

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kraft was in 1906

Dictionary Entries Near kraft

Cite this Entry

“Kraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kraft. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.

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