Scotch tape

noun

Transparent or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper.

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sellotapesticky tapecellulose tape
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Meanings

nounScotch tape (uncountable)
  1. CanadaPhilippinesSingaporeUSuncountableTransparent or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper.

    Synonyms: sellotape, sticky tape

Synonyms & antonyms

nounTransparent or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper.

Similar
sellotapesticky tape

More synonyms by meaning

nountransparent or semitransparent adhesive tape (trade names Scotch tape and Sellotape) used for sealing or attaching or mending

Similar
cellulose tapeSellotape
Broader
adhesive tape

verbfasten or attach with sellotape

Similar
sellotape
Broader
tape
Also see
adhesive tapedurexsellotapesticky tape

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

Genericized trademark from Scotch Tape. Reportedly a reference to the stereotypical tendency of the Scottish towards thrift, due to cutting of corners with the product initially produced. Compare Dutch oven for similar sense of origin.

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APA

Scotch tape. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Scotch%20tape

MLA

“Scotch tape.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Scotch%20tape. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Scotch tape,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Scotch%20tape.

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