self-stick
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of self-stick
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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One of her daughters left a self-stick note on the front door congratulating her for escaping homelessness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
To remove self-stick vinyl tiles from concrete, Armstrong recommends using a heat gun or hair dryer to warm the tiles.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 7, 2022
Q: I installed Armstrong Solarian 12-inch self-stick vinyl tile on our basement cement floor about 15 years ago.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 7, 2022
Let There Be Light Self-contained, self-stick Lid Lights illuminate compartments automatically when lids are opened.
From Time Magazine Archive
Curad Hydro Heal Bandages These self-stick, waterproof gel strips protect wounds from dirt and germs but retain moisture to promote healing.
From Time Magazine Archive
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