sampler

1 of 2

noun (1)

sam·​pler ˈsam-plər 

: a decorative piece of needlework typically having letters or verses embroidered on it in various stitches as an example of skill

sampler

2 of 2

noun (2)

sam·​pler ˈsam-p(ə-)lər 

1

: one that collects, prepares, or examines samples

2

: something containing representative specimens or selections

a sampler of nineteen poets

—K. E. Judd

also : assortment

Synonyms

Noun (2)

• cross section
• sample
• sampling
• selection
• slice

Examples of sampler in a Sentence

Noun (2)

she put together a sampler of works in the police procedural genre

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Additionally, a 12 Days of Cheese sampler platter, which includes four cheese varieties paired with sour cherry and fig spreads and Taza Chocolate will be available to purchase in stores for $39.99. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024

The series also included a second, blurry pic of Bieber working the keys along with an unnamed second person wearing a white furry hat as well as several more snaps of JB working a sampler and, of course, getting ready to kiss his wife. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2024

The couple plan to offer a Polish plate, which is basically a sampler of classics like Polish sausage and perogies. —Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024

The handsome taproom at Tofino Brewing Company makes a fun place to hang while sipping through a sampler of the award-winning beer. —Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1523, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sampler

1 of 2 noun

sam·​pler ˈsam-plər 

: a piece of needlework typically having letters or verses on it done in various stitches as an example of skill

sampler

2 of 2 noun

sam·​pler ˈsam-p(ə-)lər 

1

: one that collects or examines samples

2

: a collection of samples