English Explanatory Dictionary

sellotape

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Adhesive tape.
verb
  1. To seal with adhesive tape.
noun
  1. A brand of adhesive tape (and similar products) similar to Scotch tape (US).
verb
  1. Alternative letter-case form of sellotape.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛləteɪp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sellotape.wav

Word forms

sellotape sellotapes sellotaping sellotaped

Etymology

From genericized trademark Sellotape, from cello(phane) + tape. The spelling with S- was to avoid an existing trademark on the word Cellophane itself.

Synonyms

Scotch tape sticky tape

Related words

adhesive tape Durex Scotch tape sticky tape tape

Derived words

sellotape
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