sticker

noun

stick·​er ˈsti-kər How to pronounce sticker (audio)
Synonyms of stickernext
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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Sellers have been quick to post T-shirts, sweatshirt, keychains, stickers, and much more on the global online marketplace. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026 Strollers, skateboards, skates, stickers, balloons, markers. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Ryan remarked, spinning around a napkin holder to show a sticker of the dog’s face. Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026 She could be seen restocking the station in one clip, adding white and colored paper, stickers, envelopes, a Polaroid camera and stamps. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 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 25 Jan. 2026.

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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