Meaning & Definition of word "Paste"

Paste

/peɪst/

1. A thick, often sticky mixture used for similar purposes.
- Example: The artist used a paste made of flour and water for her papier-mâché project.
2. A substance that is used for sticking objects together.
- Example: I need some paste to fix the broken ceramic vase.

1. To apply a sticky substance to an object or surface.
- Example: She decided to paste the photographs onto the scrapbook pages.
2. To insert text or images from a clipboard into a document.
- Example: You can paste the copied text into the email by pressing Ctrl + V.

Middle English, from Old French 'paste', from Latin 'pasta', meaning 'dough, paste'.

paste and copy:

To duplicate information from one source to another.

paste up:

To assemble or put together (e.g., a layout for publication).

paste over:

To cover something with a layer of paste or similar material.

glue:

A sticky substance used for attaching things.

adhesive:

A substance used for sticking objects or materials together.

cement:

A powdery substance made from calcined lime and clay that forms a paste when mixed with water.

Meaning: To apply something quickly or carelessly.

Example Sentence: I just pasted the report together without checking for errors.

Meaning: To copy someone’s style or idea.

Example Sentence: He's always pasting his designs from other artists.