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DictionaryScotchAdhesive tape brand
proper noun

Scotch

A brand of adhesive tape and office products.

She uses Scotch tape to secure the wrapping paper neatly.

Etymology
ScotchEnglishScottish

The trademark uses the familiar Scotland-related adjective. Specific stories about the original commercial naming are not needed to establish that word source.

More examples

  • I keep a roll of Scotch tape in my desk.
  • The store carries Scotch tape in several widths.
  • We refill the Scotch tape dispenser before wrapping the gifts.