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

Remove jute and other flammable doormats, brooms from the porch and flammable outdoor furniture. —Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025

One thing to note is that jute can shed and may be harder to clean than other styles of rugs. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024

The kitchen is also linked to a warm white TV room, where Haller married a Jacquard block print couch with a brass dome pendant and a jute Armadillo Bramble rug, and an immersive pink office that doubles as a guest room thanks to its watermelon velvet sleeper sofa. —Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024

What looks like a tweedy blanket is actually a handsome, goes-with-everything-rug that's extra durable in a jute fabric for any places that get lots of foot traffic. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024

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

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) of the linden family (Tiliaceae) formerly used in absorbent dressings