sticker

noun

stick·​er ˈsti-kər 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Brightly colored vitamin stickers similarly glorify the work of wellness. —Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025

As the user grips the cup, the sticker collects microscopic traces of sweat. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025

But don’t miss The Ranting Raven, a quaint stop in town for cards, stickers, stationery, and other easy-to-transport memorabilia. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025

The mix of neon buzz, wood panels and pillars completely covered in stickers separate the bar from the spacious sports bars surrounding it. —Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1542, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Phrases Containing sticker

• bumper sticker
• pot sticker
• sticker price
• sticker shock

Rhymes for sticker

• bicker
• dicker
• flicker
• kicker
• liquor
• picker
• quicker
• ricker
• sicker
• slicker
• snicker
• thicker

Kids Definition

sticker

noun

stick·​er ˈstik-ər 

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