sticker

noun

stick·​er ˈsti-kər How to pronounce sticker (audio)
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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In addition to the first victim, police located possible human remains of a second individual of unknown gender inside the same freezer. Biohazard stickers were on the front door of the home on Friday, WLNS reported. Stepheny Price, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024 The latest official figures for MPGe and driving range are available on the window stickers of newly arriving 2025 models. Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024 Often, there is a sticker at the bottom of the seat or the back of the seat that will have the expiration date and the height and weight restrictions. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Nov. 2024 Flat Top Grill The restaurant chain is offering 20% off the in-store tab (excluding alcohol) for those who stop in with their sticker. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024 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 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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