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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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Last year, Gibson painted the kitchen walls blue and installed peel-and-stick floor tiles from WallPops over the dated yellow linoleum flooring, providing an inexpensive, albeit temporary, update.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

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

People have also caught on to how relatively low-stakes the decision can be thanks to peel-and-stick wallpaper.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2023

Advice from Wirecutter: Try this peel-and-stick removable wallpaper.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2022

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