Scotch tape

See also: scotchtape

English

A roll of Scotch tape.

Etymology

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.

Noun

Scotch tape (uncountable)

1. (US, Philippines, Singapore) transparent or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper.

   Synonyms: (Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) sellotape, (Britain, Australia) sticky tape

Descendants

• → Romanian: scoci
• → Russian: скотч (skotč)

Translations

adhesive tape — see adhesive tape

See also

• adhesive tape
• Durex
• sticky tape
• tape

References

• “Scotch tape”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.