sticker

noun

stick·​er ˈsti-kər How to pronounce sticker (audio)
Synonyms of stickernext
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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Each ball in the lineup is styled after a Big League Chew flavor and includes a matching collectible sticker featuring official Big League Chew character art. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026 Her daughter made a collage with pictures of the White House and covered with stickers of Disney princesses. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026 Acorn Bookshop also features an artist vending machine, featuring local art like stamps, buttons and stickers. Ray Campos, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 Gas pump stickers of Trump show political volleying of gas prices. John Tufts, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026 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 2 Apr. 2026.

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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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