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Definition of sticker

sticker

/ˈstɪk.ər/
stick · er

Plural:stickers
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sticker Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An adhesive piece of paper, plastic, or vinyl printed with a design or text, intended to be attached to a surface.

Example

"She decorated the back of her laptop with a colorful sticker from every national park she had visited."


2

A detailed illustration or animation sent in instant messaging applications to express an emotion, reaction, or idea.

Example

"He replied to her text with an animated sticker of a cat giving a thumbs-up."


3

American A sharp, prickly part of a plant, such as a thorn, bur, or spine, that easily catches on clothing or fur.

Example

"After walking through the tall grass, his socks were covered in annoying stickers."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'stick' (from Old English 'stician', meaning 'to pierce' or 'to remain fixed') combined with the agent suffix '-er'. Its use referring to adhesive labels dates to the mid-19th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sticker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sticker
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