sticker

noun

stick·​er ˈsti-kər 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Flat Top Grill The restaurant chain is offering 20% off the in-store tab (excluding alcohol) for those who stop in with their sticker. —Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024

Stars like Julia Roberts, Mark Ruffalo, Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and more shared their vote stickers on social media after hitting the polls (or dropping off their mail-in ballot). —Ew Staff, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Boeing strike ends Pro-union stickers are pictured on a pole outside the Boeing Renton Production Facility one day before striking union members will vote on a new contract offer in Renton, Washington on November 3, 2024. —Kristian Burt, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024

Please feel free to print your favorite sticker at home with this downloadable template. —USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1542, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Phrases Containing sticker

• bumper sticker
• pot sticker
• sticker price
• sticker shock

Kids Definition

sticker

noun

stick·​er ˈstik-ər 

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