burlap
Americannoun
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a plain-woven, coarse fabric of jute, hemp, or the like; gunny.
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a lightweight fabric made in imitation of this.
verb (used with object)
noun
Etymology
Origin of burlap
1685–95; earlier borelap, equivalent to bore(l) coarse cloth ( see bureau) + lap 1
Example Sentences
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Investigators took a swab from a leftover pizza crust Heuermann threw out in 2023, linking him to a hair found on the burlap sack Waterman’s remains were found in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
After the fossil hunters had recorded as much data as they could about where Apex was found, its bones were taped up in protective “jackets” made of plaster and burlap and lifted onto a trailer.
From BBC • May 30, 2024
Later, they discovered that the material could be stuffed into recycled burlap sacks and pantyhose to make booms or mats that would soak up oil.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2024
It wouldn’t strain the imagination to picture him clutching burlap sacks printed with the euro symbol.
From New York Times • Jan. 27, 2024
Hanako gazed at the brown burlap bag she was holding.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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