Pronunciation: /ˈstɪkər/

Definitions of sticker

noun a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material with an adhesive backing that is used to decorate or label objects

Example Sentences

A1 I put a sticker on my notebook.

A2 She decorated her laptop with cute stickers.

B1 The teacher gave out stickers to the students as rewards.

B2 I collect vintage stickers from the 80s.

C1 The sticker on the package indicated that it was fragile.

C2 The sticker on the fruit warned of potential allergens.

adjective describing word that modifies a noun, in this case, 'sticker' does not have an adjective form

Example Sentences

A1 I put a sticker on my notebook to make it look pretty.

A2 She decorated her laptop with sticker designs.

B1 The sticker label on the box indicated the contents.

B2 The sticker price on the car was surprisingly low.

C1 The sticker residue on the glass was difficult to remove.

C2 The sticker campaign was a huge success, increasing sales by 50%.

Examples of sticker in a Sentence

formal The company logo was printed on a high-quality sticker for promotional purposes.

informal I stuck a cute sticker on my laptop to personalize it.

slang That sticker is so lit, where did you get it?

figurative She felt like a sticker in a world full of magnets, always sticking out.

Grammatical Forms of sticker

past tense

stuck

plural

stickers

comparative

stickier

superlative

stickiest

present tense

stick

future tense

will stick

perfect tense

have stuck

continuous tense

is sticking

singular

sticker

positive degree

sticky

infinitive

to stick

gerund

sticking

participle

stuck

Origin and Evolution of sticker

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'sticker' originated from the Middle English word 'stikker' which meant 'one who sticks or fixes'. It evolved from the Old English word 'stician' meaning 'to pierce, stab, or prick'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'sticker' expanded to refer to labels or adhesive labels that can be stuck onto surfaces. The word has also been used colloquially to describe something that is difficult to remove or get rid of, as in 'He's a real sticker when it comes to following rules.'