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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There are also inspirational quotes and cute stickers to motivate and spark creativity along the way. Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 16 Dec. 2025 Let dry completely and remove the sticker. Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025 The officers called their father, Nathan Wilson, who had helped create the stickers, and after some questioning, they were released. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 15 Dec. 2025 Colorado's Department of Agriculture says any business buying or selling good by weight should have a sticker on its scale, issued by the state, with an inspectors initials, the date it was inspected and a phone number for the Department of Agriculture. Brian Maass, CBS News, 12 Dec. 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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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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