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

The city’s walls are its greatest gallery and tell its story, just as the history books do — plastered with stickers, graffiti and murals covering everything. —Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025

Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original $11 AMAZON Simply apply a Mighty Patch before bedtime and watch the hydrocolloid sticker improve the appearance of pimples overnight. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025

In a tradition dating back generations, players from both teams swap helmet stickers for their teams before the game, resulting in some truly unusual looks on the field. —Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025

Superman Valentine’s cards with stickers: $9.95 Superhero cards are perfect for kids who love action and adventure. —Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 31 Jan. 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