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

Sticker art kits come in varying difficulty, with larger stickers for younger kids and intricate designs for older ones. —Lanee Lee, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

The smoke alarm packs came with lithium-ion batteries, adhesive stickers, screws, mounting plates and an instruction manual. —Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025

Each set includes over 100 foam stickers, 100 colorful foil sheets, and 10 picture canvases. —Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025

Cover up those five to a hundred missing beads with a sticker from your favorite nonprofit organization. —Julie Sharbutt, The New Yorker, 16 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

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