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

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Luckily, this deal squashes that qualm by knocking over $300 from the sticker shocker! Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026 Ford is aiming to factory-install half its accessories, on the sticker and financed with the vehicle. Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 To hold the phone in place, the stand comes with a magnetic ring sticker that attaches to the back of a phone or phone case. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 July 2026 Mosquito-repellent stickers, sprays and rodent repellent pouches designed to help protect both your home and outdoor spaces. ABC News, 2 July 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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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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