1. a strong fiber obtained from certain plants, used for making rope, burlap, and other coarse fabrics
2. the plant that produces jute fiber, grown mainly in India and Bangladesh
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The bags were made from coarse jute fabric.
• Jute is commonly used to make burlap sacks.
• The rope was woven from strong jute fibers.
• Bangladesh is a major producer of jute.
• The carpet backing was reinforced with jute.
• Jute plants grow well in tropical climates.