burlap

noun

bur·​lap ˈbər-ˌlap 

1

: a coarse heavy plain-woven fabric usually of jute or hemp used for bagging and wrapping and in furniture and linoleum manufacture

2

: a lightweight material resembling burlap used in interior decoration or for clothing

Examples of burlap in a Sentence

The bag is made of burlap.

Recent Examples on the Web

Cover plants with burlap, blankets, or horticultural fleece if temperatures are predicted to fall below -10°F. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024

The company offers two sizes of burlap gift bags, and the larger of them can hold as many as 16 different spice tins. —The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024

Some plants, like hydrangeas that bloom on old wood, may need to be wrapped with burlap to protect their tender buds from winter damage. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2024

Untreated burlap sacks can be found at hardware or feed stores. —George Petras, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

burlap

noun

bur·​lap ˈbər-ˌlap 

: a rough fabric made usually from jute or hemp and used mostly for bags and wrappings