How to Use jute in a Sentence

jute

noun
  • Dark stone floors are covered in jute rugs.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
  • To hang, cut a length of thick jute and knot one end through a large washer.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • To hang, cut a length of thick jute and knot one end through a large washer.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Keeping jute rugs clean and looking their best can be tricky.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Take the jute or sisal rug outside and shake it or use a rug beater.
    — Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
  • If your jute or sisal rug has a stain, skip the dish soap solutions.
    — Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Collages made from oil paint, jute and rough canvas hung on the walls.
    — Alex Traub, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023
  • The jute and mulch both break down over time, just as your plants cover more of the slope.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Group the pumpkins on your porch steps and adorn a few with jute or gingham bows.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023
  • He was wrapped in a jute sack, and someone else scrounged up some clean straw bedding.
    — Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
  • One thing to note is that jute can shed and may be harder to clean than other styles of rugs.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Glue on the pinecones, tie on a jute ribbon bow, and add a few cedar sprigs behind the bow.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • One thing to note is that jute can shed and may be harder to clean than other styles of rugs.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Hand woven with softened jute, the gorgeous rug has a half-inch pile.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 9 Oct. 2021
  • Thinner sturdy rugs can be made of jute, sisal, wool or polypropylene.
    — Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
  • It's made from cotton and jute rope and stands at 17-inches tall.
    — Rachel Simon, PEOPLE.com, 16 May 2022
  • Woven from cotton and jute, the low-pile rug is durable and simple to shake clean.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2021
  • This handmade nest is made from coconut, coconut fiber, jute rope and straw rope.
    — Cody Stewart, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2023
  • Then, with a large needle, thread through a six-inch piece of black jute, yarn or thin cotton cord.
    — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The sides are adorned with small blue yarn balls, and the mats are made from jute material.
    — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Afterward, punch holes in each snowflake and thread through hemp, jute or cotton twine.
    — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The sole is crafted from rubber and jute with a fabric upper.
    — Daria Smith, Southern Living, 19 May 2021
  • This jute rug gets Malek Barney's stamp of approval.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • Don't ever put a jute rug in the washing machine or hose it down with water.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • The Surya jute rug offers a counterpoint to the turquoise all around.
    — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 27 Apr. 2023
  • This is how to safely clean a jute rug without fraying or staining the fibers.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Some reviewers didn’t care for how rough the jute felt underfoot.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • It’s made of wool and jute, making this an ideal pick for high-traffic areas.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025
  • The round shape will always draw the eye and are made from natural jute, making each one unique.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Large jute or other natural-fiber area rugs will add warmth and a pale color tone to your floors.
    — Jennifer Adams, Philly.com, 9 Jan. 2018

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