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

Tremors, The Dive Bar The roomy, dark dive bar with its double doors covered in stickers had comfy couches, a foosball table, Star Wars Lego sets and an arcade game. — Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

The sticker features a shot of the Georgia Capitol's gold dome in front of the state flag. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Use the buttons in the Common Functions section to configure LAN settings, enable parental controls, run network diagnostics, and create NFC stickers. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

However, the agency said some packaging might not show this label if shops have applied their own stickers with pricing and handling instructions. — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

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