adhesive tape

American

noun

cotton or other fabric coated with an adhesive substance, used for covering minor injuries on the skin, holding a bandage in place, etc.

Etymology

Origin of adhesive tape

First recorded in 1930–34

Example Sentences

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Previously, thin layers of MoSe2 were created using exfoliation -- a method similar to peeling layers off a crystal with adhesive tape.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

They liked hearing Tim Cowlishaw talking about the Dallas Cowboys with adhesive tape still sticking to his shoes from his previous day’s walk through the Cowboys locker room.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

If air is leaking under a door, consider using a felt weather strip that attaches to the bottom of the door with small nails, screws or adhesive tape.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024

He qualified with the car sporting adhesive tape in various places to hold it together.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2023

The nurse was writing something over and over on little pieces of adhesive tape.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

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