bumper sticker

noun

: a strip of adhesive paper or plastic bearing a printed message and designed to be stuck on a vehicle's bumper

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The knick-knacks churned forth: anti-malathion spraying and anti-Jerry Brown T-shirts, buttons and bumper stickers. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024 There are other aspects to the relationship that are important too, and this is why the bumper sticker would have to be a pretty long one. Garrett M. Graff, WIRED, 4 Sep. 2024 Parents also appreciate how the magnetic bumper stickers are reflective for easier visibility and peel right off your vehicle without causing any damage. Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit A first aid kit is a must-have safety item for new drivers. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Sep. 2024 Where to Shop Soley Aloha Boutique + Gallery The trademarked Aloha Shapes logo can be seen on tees and bumper stickers across the island. Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bumper sticker 

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bumper sticker was in 1948

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“Bumper sticker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bumper%20sticker. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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