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.
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Stuff the fur into an old nylon stocking or burlap to create a physical barrier, or sprinkle the loose fur around the base of your plant.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 June 2025
The textured burlap material creates a structured and durable silhouette that is spacious enough for all of your essentials, and the interior includes plenty of pockets to store your keys, wallet, and other important personal belongings.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
This sign is crafted from solid wood and has a burlap string and bow, along with a rainbow marshmallow peep design.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Stuffing fur into an old burlap sack or nylon stocking can be used to create a barrier on the edge of your garden.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 June 2025
The textured burlap material creates a structured and durable silhouette that is spacious enough for all of your essentials, and the interior includes plenty of pockets to store your keys, wallet, and other important personal belongings.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
This sign is crafted from solid wood and has a burlap string and bow, along with a rainbow marshmallow peep design.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Stuffing fur into an old burlap sack or nylon stocking can be used to create a barrier on the edge of your garden.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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“Burlap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burlap. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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burlap
noun
bur·lap
ˈbər-ˌlap 
: a rough fabric made usually from jute or hemp and used mostly for bags and wrappings
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