burlap
noun
bur·lap
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Definition of burlap
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
Volunteers served chicken and drinks while Lions Club members stoked the stoves and hosed down rows of corn laid atop the stoves to cook, covered with burlap and steaming in their own sweet juices. — Lois Szymanski, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "A year after flooding forced cancellation, Union Mills Homestead enjoys sun, crowds at corn roast," 3 Aug. 2019 Police later confirmed that Eaton’s cause of death was asphyxiation, and that her body was discovered wrapped in burlap. — Gina Martinez, Time, "Greek Police Question 'Main Suspect' in Death of American Biologist Killed in Crete," 15 July 2019 The focal point of the four-piece collaboration is two bags and a matching pouch rendered in crème linen and burlap, along with cognac brown leather trim. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Polo Ralph Lauren Launches a Charitable Partnership with FEED Projects," 25 July 2019 About 9 million Fairgoers have sat on burlap sacks to ride the slide’s dips. — Jasmine Johnson, Twin Cities, "Minnesota State Fair announces new building, rides and other attractions," 17 July 2019 Video from the day of the incident showed Rettke attempting to distribute the bananas from a burlap sack to demonstrators. — NBC News, "Student arrested for wearing gorilla mask to Black Lives Matter rally cleared of most charges," 17 July 2019 Cover all the food with a piece of wet burlap large enough to fully cover the food with some overhang, and tuck the sides in around the edges of the food inside the tub to ensure it's well covered. — CBS News, "The Dish: Luke Holden of Luke's Lobster shares his signature recipes," 6 July 2019 Another fabric that can evoke a farmhouse vibe is burlap, which can be used in furniture, pillows and decorative accents. — Sarah Wesley Lemire, courant.com, "Refresh Your Home With Farmhouse Touches," 25 June 2019 The museum agreed, and the massive block of granite was wrapped in burlap and shipped overseas. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "The Penn Museum Just Floated a 12-Ton Sphinx Out a Window," 13 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'burlap.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for burlap
burlap
noun
English Language Learners Definition of burlap
US
: a strong, rough fabric that is used mostly for making bags
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burlap
noun
bur·lap
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Kids Definition of burlap
: a rough cloth made usually from jute or hemp and used mostly for bags
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