sticker

noun

stick·​er ˈsti-kər How to pronounce sticker (audio)
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

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The Canadian pop star was rooting for his Toronto Blue Jays, sporting baby blue shades and a customized team jersey with his name on the back, while Hailey Bieber was casual in a gray jacket and a tiny blue star sticker on her forehead to show support. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025 Dress as a player from Squid Game by throwing on a green tracksuit and wearing a sticker with your favorite number. Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 Each kit also includes a QR code that unlocks exclusive digital content, as well as a limited-edition sticker sheet celebrating the mash-up. Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 Children yielding markers and stickers worked with deputies to draw designs on pumpkins donated by the store and deputies helped with the carving. Leonard Ortiz, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sticker

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1542, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sticker was circa 1542

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“Sticker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticker. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

sticker

noun
stick·​er ˈstik-ər How to pronounce sticker (audio)
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

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