gunnysacks

Rough fiber sacks

Gunnysacks are large bags made of coarse, heavy fabric such as burlap or jute.

They're used for storing and transporting bulk goods like grain, potatoes, or coffee beans: We loaded the gunnysacks onto the truck.

Also called burlap sacks or gunny bags.

The singular gunnysack follows the same pattern.

material

burlap

Coarse woven fiber

coarse · woven · fibrous · natural · canvas · textile · weave · fabric · durable · rough

agriculture

harvest

Gathering mature crops

cocoa · rice · beans · corn · seed · feed · crop · husk · threshing · farmers

storage

warehouse

Bulk goods storage building

bins · stacking · inventory · bulk · hoarding · pantry · cellar · storeroom · root cellar · granary

transport

cargo

Transported goods

loading · docks · longshoremen · stevedores · portage · hauling · delivery · conveyance · carriage · shipment

games

hopping

Leaping in succession

competition · carnival · schoolyard · fairground · three-legged · obstacle

Opposites
material/construction

gunnysacksplastic bags

Flexible synthetic film containers

nylon bags · sealed containers · cardboard boxes · glass jars

formality/refinement

gunnysacksdesigner handbags

Upscale branded purses

evening bags

refinement and quality

gunnysacksdesigner bags

Prestigious brand purses

Family

gunnysack

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G