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masking tape

American

noun

an easily removed adhesive tape used temporarily for defining margins, protecting surfaces, etc., as when painting, and sometimes also for binding, sealing, or mending.

masking tape British

noun

an adhesive tape used to mask and protect surfaces surrounding an area to be painted

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Etymology

Origin of masking tape

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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A yet-to-be-opened trading floor was a barren expanse with rows of wooden desks still covered in blue masking tape and empty computer stands awaiting monitors to be screwed onto them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

They brought duct and masking tape and filled cardboard boxes with the rest of Merritt’s belongings.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

But so far, nothing has stopped the number on the masking tape from going up.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024

After five or 10 minutes they left the room and used masking tape to tape up around the door and seal the room.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023

Down right, masking tape outlines two small foursquare courts.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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