gunny
word
Definition
Gunny is a coarse, rough fabric made from jute or hemp, often used to make sacks or bags for carrying goods like food or grain.
Usage & Nuances
'Gunny' is most used in 'gunny sack' or 'gunny bag.' The word can feel old-fashioned or regional in modern English. Common in agriculture and storage contexts. Do not confuse with 'gunnery' (related to guns).
Spanish: arpillera - saco de arpilleraPortuguese (BR): estopa - saco de estopaPortuguese (PT): estopa - saco de estopaChinese (Simplified): 麻布 - 麻袋Chinese (Traditional): 麻布 - 麻袋Hindi: गन्नी - बोरीArabic: الخيش - كيس خيش
Example Sentences
The rice was kept in a gunny sack.
basic
He carried potatoes in a gunny bag.
basic
A gunny cloth is strong and rough.
basic
Farmers usually store their harvest in gunny sacks.
natural
We use old gunny bags for gardening at home.
natural
The shopkeeper gave me a gunny sack when I bought flour in bulk.
natural