kraft

American  

[kraft, krahft] / kræft, krɑft /

noun

1. a strong, usually brown paper processed from wood pulp, used chiefly for bags and as wrapping paper.

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kraft British  

/ krɑːft /

noun

1. strong wrapping paper, made from pulp processed with a sulphate solution

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Etymology

Origin of kraft

1905–10; < German: literally, strength

Example Sentences

He handed me a brown paper bag — mind you, just a regular lunch-size kraft paper bag that was still flat and folded — and in all seriousness said, “Just in case you need it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2024

Grid transformers are filled with copper windings, other metallic components, and cellulose-based electrical insulation like kraft paper.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2024

If you have extra yard waste, make sure to indicate your bag contains extra yard waste or use a kraft paper bag.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2022

Regular paper only uses certain bits of wood, but kraft paper uses all types of wood including resinous pine, which is typically left out when creating regular paper products.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2022

Just as they had hoped, the back was covered with brown kraft paper.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson