Meaning & use
washi tape
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Meaning
noununcountabletrademark
A decorative paper tape, often with patterns, used for crafts and decorating.
Grammar: Uncountable; say 'a piece of washi tape' or 'some washi tape'.
Patterns
- a piece of washi tape
- washi tape with a pattern
She used washi tape to decorate her notebook.
I bought some colorful washi tape for my journal.
The gift was wrapped with washi tape instead of ribbon.
Common combinations
- a roll of washi tape
- He bought a roll of washi tape at the craft store.
- washi tape dispenser
- A washi tape dispenser makes it easy to tear off a piece.
- decorate with washi tape
- You can decorate the envelope with washi tape.
Synonyms and how they differ
- masking tape
- A similar paper tape used for painting and labeling, but usually plain and not decorative; washi tape is more colorful and patterned.
- decorative tape
- A general term for any tape used for decoration; washi tape is a specific type made from Japanese paper.
Commonly confused: washi tape or washy?
washi tape vs washy
'Washy' means too watery or weak, and sounds similar to 'washi'. They are completely different words.
Practice
Choose the sentence that uses 'washi tape' correctly:
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'Washi tape' is uncountable, so you say 'washi tape' or 'a piece of washi tape', not 'a washi tape'. It is used for decoration, not for heavy repairs or painting walls.
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