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

That’s where this 65% off jute option comes into play. —Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024

Look for a canvas or jute tote bag which are durable materials for an item that will be sitting on the floor, going through X-ray machines, and enduring the trials of a travel day. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024

Incorporate natural textures and colors by placing wicker baskets in the living room, a jute runner in the entryway, and wooden cutting boards in the kitchen. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024

Photo: William Jess Laird The Main Bedroom: A tiny red-gold mirror by Nancy Lorenz from Liz O’Brien punctuates the wall over the bed, which was custom designed by Gachot Studios — as was the spread in jute fabric from Zak & Fox. —Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 8 Oct. 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