Definitions

glue

[gloo] / glu /

NOUN

adhesive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cement paste plaster

STRONG

gum gunk mucilage spit

WEAK

stickum

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Today, iCloud is the glue for Apple’s ecosystem.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Vogt’s Juliette groans like a workhorse that knows it’s destined for the glue factory.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Others argued the particles stiffened the surrounding material like glue.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Google was widely mocked in 2024 after its AI Overviews results told users to eat rocks and "glue pizza".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

It was like somebody had taken bucket of glue and splashed it on him.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri