sampler

1 of 2

noun (1)

sam·​pler ˈsam-plər 

: 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 

1

: one that collects, prepares, or examines samples

2

: something containing representative specimens or selections

… a sampler of nineteen poets …

—K. E. Judd

also : assortment

Synonyms of sampler

Noun (2)

• sampling
• sample

Examples of sampler in a Sentence

Noun (2)

she put together a sampler of works in the police procedural genre

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Stitch it on a sampler and hang it in the Louvre. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025

Inference with diffusion remains relatively slow; the authors suggest plugging in newer samplers to speed generation. —IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2025

For the ultimate sports sampler: Tom's Watch Bar-Phoenix Chase Field With wall-to-wall screens, this is for the fans who want every angle. —Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025

Nicholas Spada sets up the DRUM sampler at a residence in Los Angeles on June 13. —Nina Dietz, Wired News, 27 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1523, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sampler

• ampler

Kids Definition

sampler

1 of 2 noun

sam·​pler ˈsam-plər 

: 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 

1

: one that collects or examines samples

2

: a collection of samples