sticker

noun

stick·​er ˈsti-kər How to pronounce sticker (audio)
1
: one that pierces with a point
2
a
: one that adheres or causes adhesion
b
: a slip of paper with adhesive back that can be fastened to a surface

Examples of sticker in a Sentence

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His father, Doug Ford Sr., made a fortune with a sticker company that became Deco Labels & Flexible Packaging, purveyors of labels and plastic wraps for groceries. Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025 The easiest way to try this at home is with press-ons or nail stickers. Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025 Wineries earning the Cru Bourgeois designation affix a special sticker to the bottle and include their level of classification on the front label. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025 The girl used her phone to take a picture of the stickers and the iPhone, according to court records. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sticker

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1542, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sticker was circa 1542

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“Sticker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticker. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

sticker

noun
stick·​er ˈstik-ər How to pronounce sticker (audio)
1
: something that pierces with a point
2
a
: something that clings (as a bur) or causes clinging (as glue)
b
: a slip of paper with gummed back that clings to a surface

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