Sticker: meaning, definitions and examples
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sticker
[ หstษชkษr ]
messaging app
A small piece of paper or plastic with an adhesive back, typically printed with a design or picture, that is intended to be stuck to something to decorate or identify it.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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sticker |
Commonly used for decorations or for branding purposes. Found on laptops, phone cases, and water bottles.
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decal |
Often used for larger, more durable decorations, particularly on vehicles, windows, or walls.
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label |
Used to identify, categorize, or give information about an item. Common in packaging, jars, and file folders.
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patch |
Typically used to repair clothing or fabric, or as a decorative element on garments like jackets or bags.
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Examples of usage
- Can you send me a cute sticker in the chat?
- She decorated her laptop with stickers of her favorite bands.
- The teacher gave stickers to the students who did well on the test.
Translations
Translations of the word "sticker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น adesivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Aufkleber
๐ฎ๐ฉ stiker
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะบะปะตะนะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ naklejka
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใใซใผ
๐ซ๐ท autocollant
๐ช๐ธ pegatina
๐น๐ท รงฤฑkartma
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํฐ์ปค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุตู
๐จ๐ฟ nรกlepka
๐ธ๐ฐ nรกlepka
๐จ๐ณ ่ดด็บธ
๐ธ๐ฎ nalepka
๐ฎ๐ธ lรญmi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฟัััะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแขแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ stiker
๐ฒ๐ฝ pegatina
Etymology
The word 'sticker' originated from the Middle English term 'stikeren', which meant 'to pierce' or 'to fasten with a sharp point'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to an adhesive label or decoration. Stickers have been used for centuries for various purposes, such as marking items, decorating objects, and conveying messages. In the modern digital age, stickers have become popular in messaging apps as a fun and expressive way to communicate.
See also: stick, stickiness, stickler.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,162, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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