adhesive tape

noun

: tape coated on one side with an adhesive mixture

especially : one used for covering wounds

Examples of adhesive tape in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lights take up to five hours to recharge in full sunlight, and can be attached to fences or railings with screws or adhesive tape. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026

Sánchez Blanco described being taken into an interrogation room containing buckets of water, baseball bats, electric devices, adhesive tape and roach spray. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026

Officers arrested him and accused the suspect of placing a device consisting of two bottles of flammable liquid secured with adhesive tape and 650 grams of explosive powder. — Chase Jordan march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026

Have plastic sheeting and adhesive tape ready to cover your windows. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for adhesive tape

• agape
• escape
• landscape
• lenape
• reshape
• seascape
• soundscape
• ape
• cape
• crape
• crepe
• drape

Kids Definition

adhesive tape

noun

: tape that is coated on one side with an adhesive and is used especially for medical purposes

Medical Definition

adhesive tape

noun

: tape coated on one side with an adhesive mixture

especially : one used for covering wounds