Scotch tape

American  

[skoch teyp] / ˈskɒtʃ ˈteɪp /

Trademark.

1. a brand name for various transparent or semitransparent adhesive tapes made chiefly of cellulose acetate or cellophane, for sealing, attaching, mending, etc.

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verb (used with object)

Scotch-taped, Scotch taped, Scotch-taping, Scotch taping

1. Usually Scotch-tape to fasten or mend with Scotch tape.

Scotch tape British  

noun

1. a transparent or coloured adhesive tape made of cellulose or a similar substance

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Example Sentences

Shares of 3M slipped in early Tuesday trading, as the Post-it Notes, Scotch tape and Command strips maker’s quarterly earnings beat and in-line profit outlook was overshadowed by a broad-market selloff.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

What do KPop Demon Hunters, SUVs, Scotch tape, and protein shakes all have in common?

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

I was holding it together with Scotch tape and paper clips.

From Salon • May 23, 2025

Auchincloss hopes they might decide to get out of the highway business altogether: “Instead of using Scotch tape and glue to fix it, let’s just think differently from first principles.”

From Slate • Aug. 28, 2024

If Lillian had her way, Ben was certain he’d be playing in Scotch tape and sweat socks.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy