sisal
noun
si·sal ˈsī-səl 
-zəl
1
a
: a strong white fiber used especially for cordage and twine
called also sisal hemp
b
: a widely cultivated Mexican agave (Agave sisalana) whose leaves yield sisal
2
: any of several fibers similar to true sisal
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Wrap sisal rope around letter frames to craft an alarming welcome message to your door. 
Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 Opt for durable sisal to add a timeless texture to your space or experiment with color and pattern to truly make a statement. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 28 July 2022 Made with pet-safe, natural materials, including wood and sisal, this apple stick bundle is packed with flavors and is sure to keep your furry friend happily gnawing away for hours. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 6 June 2022 Felines can take paws and claws to the posts wrapped in thick sisal. Nina Molina, WSJ, 10 Feb. 2022 Short-weaves made from polypropylene or sisal are durable and easy to clean. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2021 Wills took a page from her days at Ralph Lauren Home and layered sisal and striped Dash and Albert rugs together with blue and white patterned pillows and Anthropologie chairs. Tommy Agriodimas., House Beautiful, 9 Feb. 2021 That trip was apparently prevented, but clearly that didn't keep the ship from continuing its journeys, which also involved taking sisal fiber and paying passengers to Cuba. Mark Stevenson, Star Tribune, 15 Sep. 2020 That trip was apparently prevented, but clearly that didn’t keep the ship from continuing its journeys, which also involved taking sisal fiber and paying passengers to Cuba. Mark Stevenson, chicagotribune.com, 15 Sep. 2020 See More
Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 Opt for durable sisal to add a timeless texture to your space or experiment with color and pattern to truly make a statement. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 28 July 2022 Made with pet-safe, natural materials, including wood and sisal, this apple stick bundle is packed with flavors and is sure to keep your furry friend happily gnawing away for hours. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 6 June 2022 Felines can take paws and claws to the posts wrapped in thick sisal. Nina Molina, WSJ, 10 Feb. 2022 Short-weaves made from polypropylene or sisal are durable and easy to clean. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2021 Wills took a page from her days at Ralph Lauren Home and layered sisal and striped Dash and Albert rugs together with blue and white patterned pillows and Anthropologie chairs. Tommy Agriodimas., House Beautiful, 9 Feb. 2021 That trip was apparently prevented, but clearly that didn't keep the ship from continuing its journeys, which also involved taking sisal fiber and paying passengers to Cuba. Mark Stevenson, Star Tribune, 15 Sep. 2020 That trip was apparently prevented, but clearly that didn’t keep the ship from continuing its journeys, which also involved taking sisal fiber and paying passengers to Cuba. Mark Stevenson, chicagotribune.com, 15 Sep. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Sisal, port in Yucatán, Mexico
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
sisal
noun
si·sal ˈsī-səl
-zəl
: a long strong white fiber made from the leaves of a Mexican plant and used to make rope and twine