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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Traditionally, the burger chain served its fries in plastic cups, but as of March 16, fries are now served in BPA- and PFAS-free kraft paper bags. Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026 Use tissue paper, kraft paper, or scrapbook papers to dress up your gift. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025 Durham employs many budget-friendly hacks in her own home, one of which is wrapping her gifts using classic brown kraft paper. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025 Here the kraft sheets have been reinforced with heavy canvas and treated with a water-resistant coating to find new life as travel luggage. Michael Calore, Wired News, 25 Nov. 2025 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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