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
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Save on this double-sided cat scratcher, made from natural sisal on one side and carpet cloth on the other so your cat can scratch this and not your expensive furniture or carpets.
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Christine Persaud, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The sisal ropes twisted across the legs add a touch of both functionality and beauty to the timeless.
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Layer in woven jute or sisal rugs for grounding texture without overpowering the space.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Martha Stewart x Safavieh Sisal and Jute Area Rug, $227 with Prime
This rug is made from natural sisal and jute fibers that are easy to clean and made to withstand high-traffic areas, which is made even easier by the nonslip base.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Christine Persaud, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The sisal ropes twisted across the legs add a touch of both functionality and beauty to the timeless.
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Layer in woven jute or sisal rugs for grounding texture without overpowering the space.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Martha Stewart x Safavieh Sisal and Jute Area Rug, $227 with Prime
This rug is made from natural sisal and jute fibers that are easy to clean and made to withstand high-traffic areas, which is made even easier by the nonslip base.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 July 2025
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“Sisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sisal. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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sisal
noun
si·sal
ˈsī-səl 
-zəl
1
: a strong durable white fiber used to make ropes and twine
2
: a widely grown tropical Mexican agave with leaves that produce sisal
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