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

This sampler includes assorted chocolate flavors like oat milk, sea salt, and coconut milk. —Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024

Every note feels organic; the original songs may have been cut with samplers and drum machines, but the bounce, swing, and swag all carry the DNA of New Orleans. —Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024

These spicy ramen noodles come in a 36-pack sampler of all the available flavors: sweet chili, Taiwanese tingly pepper, garlic chili, sizzling chili garlic, smoky chili, and fiery hot tonkatsu. —Kaila Yu, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

That’s why this sampler set of Brightland’s four essential bottles is the ideal gift for any aspiring cook or foodie dude. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 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