: a decorative piece of needlework typically having letters or verses embroidered on it in various stitches as an example of skill
sam·pler
ˈsam-p(ə-)lər 
1
: one that collects, prepares, or examines samples
2
: something containing representative specimens or selections
a sampler of nineteen poets—
K. E. Judd
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also
: assortment
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Noun (2)
she put together a sampler of works in the police procedural genre
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Noun
The couple plan to offer a Polish plate, which is basically a sampler of classics like Polish sausage and perogies.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
The handsome taproom at Tofino Brewing Company makes a fun place to hang while sipping through a sampler of the award-winning beer.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
This sampler includes assorted chocolate flavors like oat milk, sea salt, and coconut milk.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
Every note feels organic; the original songs may have been cut with samplers and drum machines, but the bounce, swing, and swag all carry the DNA of New Orleans.
—Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Sampler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sampler. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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sampler
1 of 2 noun
sam·pler
ˈsam-plər
: a piece of needlework typically having letters or verses on it done in various stitches as an example of skill
sampler
2 of 2 noun
sam·pler
ˈsam-p(ə-)lər
1
: one that collects or examines samples
2
: a collection of samples
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