washi tape

English

Etymology

From Japanese 和紙 (washi) +‎ tape.

Noun

washi tape (countable and uncountable, plural washi tapes)

  1. A kind of decorative masking tape used in handicraft projects.
    • 2025 January 6, Daniel Toy, “I’ve been journaling for more than 20 years. Here are my 25 favorite journaling supplies”, in CNN[1]:
      Whether made by a small business or a household name like Scotch, washi tape comes in countless colors, patterns and thicknesses and can be used for just as many adhesive-related projects, from decorating envelopes and empty jars to creating section dividers and adhering photos/ephemera in journals.

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