noun
burlap
BUR-lap
Burlap (noun) means a rough, sturdy woven fabric made from jute or similar fibers, often used for sacks. Example: “The potatoes were sold in a burlap sack.”
noun
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A rough, sturdy woven fabric made from jute or similar fibers, often used for sacks.
"The potatoes were sold in a burlap sack."
"She used burlap ribbon to decorate the rustic-themed tables."
How to use burlap
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA coarse, tough fabric commonly used for sacks and rustic decoration.
Common pairings
burlap sack
burlap ribbon
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Word forms
- Plural
- burlaps
- Third person singular
- burlaps
- Past tense
- burlapped
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The potatoes were sold in a _____ sack.
Etymology
Origin uncertain, but possibly related to a coarse woolen cloth called "burel" combined with "lap" (a flap of cloth); a Dutch origin has also been suggested.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “burlap” mean?
The word “burlap” means a rough, sturdy woven fabric made from jute or similar fibers, often used for sacks. In plain terms, a coarse, tough fabric commonly used for sacks and rustic decoration.
How do you pronounce “burlap”?
“Burlap” is pronounced BUR-lap (/ˈbɝlæp/ in IPA).
How do you use “burlap” in a sentence?
Here is “burlap” used in a sentence: “The potatoes were sold in a burlap sack.”
What part of speech is “burlap”?
“Burlap” is a noun.
Where does the word “burlap” come from?
The word “burlap” comes from Dutch. Origin uncertain, but possibly related to a coarse woolen cloth called "burel" combined with "lap" (a flap of cloth); a Dutch origin has also been suggested.
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