B2nounnatureenvironment
US/hemp/
UK/hemp/
a tall plant whose strong fibers are used to make rope, cloth and paper
In context
The farmers grow hemp to make rope and cloth.
She bought a hemp bag because it lasts longer than plastic.
Hemp seeds are sold in health food stores as a source of protein.
Words that go with hemp
noun + noun
- hemp ropeThe sailors tied the boat with hemp rope.
- hemp fiberHemp fiber is strong and light.
- hemp seedHe added hemp seed to his salad.
- hemp oilHemp oil is used in some skin creams.
- hemp clothingThe shop sells hemp clothing.
verb + noun
- grow hempMany countries now allow farms to grow hemp.