tape

noun
UK: /teɪp/
US: /teɪp/

  1. A long, narrow strip of material that is sticky on one side.

    1. I need some tape to wrap this gift, please hand it to me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movers used packing tape to seal all of the cardboard boxes securely. [ ] [ ]

  2. A recording made on magnetic tape.

    1. Did you hear the new tape from that band, what do you think about it? [ ] [ ]
    2. The police found a tape with incriminating evidence during the investigation. [ ] [ ]

  3. A long, narrow piece of material used for measuring.

    1. Use a tape to measure the window before you buy new curtains. [ ] [ ]
    2. The builder used a measuring tape to ensure the wall was exactly the correct length. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

adhesive ribbon recording
tape transitive-verb

  1. To fasten or attach something with tape.

    1. Can you tape this poster to the wall, please make it straight? [ ] [ ]
    2. We had to tape the broken pieces of the vase together temporarily. [ ] [ ]

  2. To record something on magnetic tape.

    1. They will tape the concert for later broadcast, so smile for the camera. [ ] [ ]
    2. The band decided to tape their new album in a professional studio. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tape" in English means: A long, narrow strip of material that is sticky on one side., A recording made on magnetic tape., A long, narrow piece of material used for measuring..

The phonetic transcription of "tape" is /teɪp/ in British English and /teɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tape": adhesive, ribbon, recording.

Example usage of "tape": "I need some tape to wrap this gift, please hand it to me.". More examples on the page.