How do you use "Post-it Note" in a sentence?

Left you a Post-it. Covered in Post-it notes.

Post-it Note

Q: What does "Post-it Note" mean?

Sticky note Small piece of paper with adhesive strip, used for notes and reminders.

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

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Meaning: Sticky note

便利贴

Nota adhesiva (pósit)

付箋

포스트잇(접착 메모지)

Small piece of paper with adhesive strip, used for notes and reminders.

带有粘性条的小纸片，用于记笔记和提醒事项。

Pequeño trozo de papel con tira adhesiva, usado para notas y recordatorios.

粘着テープ付きの小さな紙で、メモやリマインダーに使われる。

접착 테이프가 붙어 있는 작은 종이로, 메모와 알림용으로 사용된다.

Examples

Left you a Post-it.
给你留了张便利贴
Te dejé un pósit
付箋を置いておいたよ
포스트잇 붙여놨어
Covered in Post-it notes.
贴满了便利贴
Lleno de pósits
付箋だらけ
포스트잇 투성이

Pronunciation

/ˈpəʊst ɪt nəʊt/

Usage Guide

Context: office

Tone: standard

✓ Do Say

Universal
通用表达
expresión universal
世界共通の表現
전 세계 공통

✗ Don't Say

Very formal
非常正式的场合
En contextos muy formales
非常にフォーマルな場面
매우 격식적인 상황

Common Mistakes

Brand became generic

Origin & History

From 3M brand name Post-it, 1980.

Cultural Context

Era: 1980s

Generation: All ages

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: Office culture

Regional notes: Universal.

Variations

Post-itPost-it noteSticky note