kraft
noun
ˈkräft 
ˈkraft
ˈkraft often attributive
: a strong paper or cardboard made from wood pulp produced from wood chips boiled in an alkaline solution containing sodium sulfate
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Start with a roll of white kraft paper along with markers, crayons, and/or paints—you'll be shocked at how much fun your kiddos can have with just the basics!49. 
Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2020 These cards are printed on cotton paper, and include a kraft envelope.2. Fox News, 22 Dec. 2015 Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon kraft paper bag and not exceed 60 pounds, according to the release. Staff Report, Aurora Beacon-News, 6 Apr. 2018 Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon kraft paper bag and not exceed 60 pounds. Staff Report, Aurora Beacon-News, 15 Mar. 2018 At an art or office supply store, find rolls of butcher paper, newsprint, or kraft paper — what brown shopping bags are made of. Cathy Rubin, Philly.com, 14 Dec. 2017 Napkins: for a similar look, try the Grate Napkin Set in Begonia; westelm.com.Red-and-white paper, brown kraft paper, and gift tags: michaels.com. Southern Living, 11 June 2013 Set the coat-hook bases flat on the kraft paper in another area. Brett Bara, ELLE Decor, 5 July 2012 Red-and-white paper, brown kraft paper, and gift tags: michaels.com. Southern Living, 1 July 2013 See More
Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2020 These cards are printed on cotton paper, and include a kraft envelope.2. Fox News, 22 Dec. 2015 Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon kraft paper bag and not exceed 60 pounds, according to the release. Staff Report, Aurora Beacon-News, 6 Apr. 2018 Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon kraft paper bag and not exceed 60 pounds. Staff Report, Aurora Beacon-News, 15 Mar. 2018 At an art or office supply store, find rolls of butcher paper, newsprint, or kraft paper — what brown shopping bags are made of. Cathy Rubin, Philly.com, 14 Dec. 2017 Napkins: for a similar look, try the Grate Napkin Set in Begonia; westelm.com.Red-and-white paper, brown kraft paper, and gift tags: michaels.com. Southern Living, 11 June 2013 Set the coat-hook bases flat on the kraft paper in another area. Brett Bara, ELLE Decor, 5 July 2012 Red-and-white paper, brown kraft paper, and gift tags: michaels.com. Southern Living, 1 July 2013 See More Word History
Etymology
German, literally, strength, from Old High German — more at craft
First Known Use
1906, in the meaning defined above