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

Along the walls is limited-edition Clash of Clans merchandise, including a Hog Rider action figure, skeleton stickers and limited-edition mugs and T-shirts. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026

Meals are accompanied by either a purple stick or sticker and served on a purple tray. — AJC.com, 24 July 2026

Users can also add text, shapes, stickers and signatures to drawings. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Shoppers will also win prizes along the way, such as tote bags, pins, stickers and a free audiobook. — Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

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

Rhymes for sticker

• bicker
• dicker
• flicker
• kicker
• liquor
• picker
• quicker
• ricker
• sicker
• slicker
• snicker
• thicker

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