sampler

1 of 2

noun (1)

sam·​pler ˈsam-plər How to pronounce sampler (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce sampler (audio)
1
: one that collects, prepares, or examines samples
2
: something containing representative specimens or selections
a sampler of nineteen poetsK. E. Judd
also : assortment

Examples of sampler in a Sentence

Noun (2) she put together a sampler of works in the police procedural genre
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Noun
By leaning into its menu roots—the Triple Dipper sampler and baby-back ribs are still top sellers—and engaging Gen Z fans on social media, Chili’s is smoking other chains with its growth in foot traffic and sales. Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 Some pairing recommendations are more adventurous (like duck a l'orange or fresh oysters), while others keep things simple with a sampler best matched with pizza or burgers. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025 Civilian and military applications The aircraft is designed for modular payloads, including sensors, supply pods, emergency equipment, and atmospheric samplers. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025 The restaurant also serves a sampler of game sausages featuring rabbit, rattlesnake, and antelope, and crisp, bite-size Rocky Mountain oysters for any occasion. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sampler

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1523, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sampler was in 1523

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“Sampler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sampler. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

sampler

1 of 2 noun
sam·​pler ˈsam-plər How to pronounce sampler (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce sampler (audio)
1
: one that collects or examines samples
2
: a collection of samples

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