glue dot

noun

A pressure-sensitive adhesive dot for use in craft activities etc.

Meanings

nounglue dot (plural glue dots)

plural glue dots

  1. A pressure-sensitive adhesive dot for use in craft activities etc.

    Help children sprinkle a bit of glitter on each glue dot.

    2019, Ann Dickinson Degenhard, Celebrating the Lectionary® for Preschool and Kindergarten, page 8
    1 more example

    After the craft sticks have dried, stick them together with a glue dot so they make a narrow X.

    2023, Good Housekeeping The Ultimate Kids Christmas Book, page 64

Origin

Originated as a brand name.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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