bumper sticker

noun

: a strip of adhesive paper or plastic bearing a printed message and designed to be stuck on a vehicle's bumper

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Its license plate readers capture plate numbers along with vehicle characteristics such as make, model and color, and some Flock systems can identify distinguishing features such as bumper stickers or aftermarket modifications. Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The cameras pick up on a vehicle’s make, model and color and any identifying features, such as a roof rack or bumper stickers, said Dan Murdock, a company representative. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Drivers are given a blue envelope to put their insurance and vehicle registration in to alert officers that the driver has special needs, and a bumper sticker that police can spot on the road. Julia Avant, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Motorola ALPRs, like those offered by Flock, automatically capture license plate characters, vehicle descriptions (including make, model, color, damage and bumper stickers) and GPS location information. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bumper sticker

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bumper sticker was in 1948

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“Bumper sticker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bumper%20sticker. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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