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

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Grok will also be able to do automatic group chat moderation, fact checking within Channels, image generation for stickers and avatars, and more. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025 Creative assets, such as social media templates, digital stickers, and photo editing presets, capitalize on the visual nature of teen communication and the growth of the creator economy. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Stuart would pack their trunks with clothes and supplies, including Uno cards and water guns, and cover them with stickers for drop-off. Sheila Yount, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025 Eating and drinking: In Pompano Beach, 26 Degree Brewing Co. will host a Memorial Day barbecue on Monday starting at noon, with live music, cornhole, food and beer specials, and limited-edition Memorial Day stickers and prizes. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 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 6 Jun. 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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