burlap

[ bur-lap ]

noun

1. a plain-woven, coarse fabric of jute, hemp, or the like; gunny.
2. a lightweight fabric made in imitation of this.

verb (used with object)

, bur·lapped, bur·lap·ping.

1. to wrap with burlap:

   to burlap and tie a newly dug tree.

burlap

/ ˈbɜːlæp /

noun

1. a coarse fabric woven from jute, hemp, or the like

Word History and Origins

Origin of burlap¹

1685–95; earlier borelap, equivalent to bore(l) coarse cloth ( bureau ) + lap ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of burlap¹

C17: from borel coarse cloth, from Old French burel (see bureau ) + lap ¹

Example Sentences

Times Food collaborated with Burlap & Barrel to create two new zesty spice blends: L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Times Food created with Burlap & Barrel for making micheladas and for using it to rim all our glasses of beer and cocktails.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Those attending the trial on the morning of May 6 were greeted by the unsettling sight of two young women in porcelain masks standing motionless with a young man between them, his head apparently sewn into a burlap sack.

From Seattle Times

I tried once again to tear my robe, but the coarse burlap was loosely woven and gave too much slack.

From Literature