masking tape

noun

1. an easily removed adhesive tape used temporarily for defining margins, protecting surfaces, etc., as when painting, and sometimes also for binding, sealing, or mending.

masking tape

noun

1. an adhesive tape used to mask and protect surfaces surrounding an area to be painted

Word History and Origins

Origin of masking tape¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Brennan was seen walking up to the other woman, forcefully yanking a roll of blue masking tape from her arm.

From Washington Post

I know from her students that the masking tape incident involved little more than hilarity.

From The Daily Beast

Models wore slicked-back ponytails mounted high on their heads with strips of latex that looked like masking tape.

From The Daily Beast

The cap was laid on the carburetor flange and stuck in place with painter's masking tape.

From Project Gutenberg

Did you put some masking tape over that bit of cardboard before you moved it?

From Project Gutenberg