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peel-and-stick

American  
[peel-uhn-stik] / ˈpil ənˈstɪk /

adjective

  1. ready to be applied after peeling off the backing to expose an adhesive surface.

    peel-and-stick labels.


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It came in a rigid plastic triangle sealed with peel-and-stick film—a transparent reliquary for something nobody revered.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

Brown also utilizes temporary ways of adding personality to her rental, such as the peel-and-stick floral wallpaper in the kitchen and dining room and installing shelves to display her vintage treasures.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 2025

In one of the bedrooms, she installed peel-and-stick tracks on the ceiling to hang curtains.

From Seattle Times Mar. 7, 2024

It’s large enough to take the place of a real tree, and the peel-and-stick feature lets you lift it off the wall easily when the season’s over.

From Washington Times Dec. 6, 2023

Insights from design pros, including the problem with darker colors, why you shouldn’t fear paste, and why peel-and-stick wallpaper isn't always easier.

From Washington Post

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