washi tape

noun

plural washi tapes

: a decorative removable adhesive tape typically used for embellishing paper crafts

Crafters … can get a great selection of hard-to-find washi tape in all kinds of lovely prints and colours …

—Sally Davies

Print out those photos and preserve your favorite summertime moments with a scrapbook. To make this summer hobby even more fun, throw it all the way back to childhood and stock up on colorfully patterned paper, stickers, washi tape, and other embellishments.

—Ashley Selleke

Whether you're creating cheap easy crafts or personalized gifts, washi tapes can uplift your projects without breaking the bank.

—Tabby McFarland

compare washi paper

Examples of washi tape in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other craft or gift wrap supplies that come with a spool design, such as ribbon, twine, or washi tape, can also be slipped onto a tension rod for the same result. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

2010, in the meaning defined above