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

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Wrap boxes in old newspapers for a vintage look, or use kraft paper and draw your own designs. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024 The original was made with leather, metal, and plastic; the new version uses, instead, a sustainable composite biomaterial manufactured from kraft paper and resins, which is as strong as a fiber composite and as weather-resistant as plastic. João Medeiros, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2024 The bags themselves are made with kraft paper designed to extend the shelflife of bread, and the coated PE film helps prevent leakage. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2024 Price at the time of publish: From $5 DIY Crew Kraft Paper Roll A roll of brown kraft paper can go a long way. Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for kraft 

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

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“Kraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kraft. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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