sticker

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a small, cartoon-like picture used in chat apps to show an emotion or reaction.

n. a digital illustration or icon used in electronic messaging to convey emotions or actions, often more detailed than a standard emoji.

“She sent a funny cat sticker to show she was happy about the news.”

“The messaging platform released a new pack of animated stickers to encourage user engagement during the holiday season.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English

n. the official price of an item, especially a new car, as shown on the tag.

n. the manufacturer's suggested retail price, particularly as displayed on a window or tag of a new vehicle.

“The car was expensive, but we managed to pay less than the sticker price.”

“Savvy buyers rarely pay the full sticker price, as dealerships often have significant margins for negotiation during the end-of-month sales push.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Music Informal

n. a company that produces and sells music records.

n. a brand or company, specifically within the music industry, that produces and distributes recordings.

“The band signed with a small independent sticker to keep their creative freedom.”

“After years of operating as a DIY collective, the artists finally secured a distribution deal with a major European sticker.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal · American English

n. a small, sharp seed or plant part that sticks to your clothes or animal fur.

n. a burr or prickly seed pod that adheres to surfaces via small hooks or spines.

“After walking through the field, my socks were covered in tiny stickers.”

“The dog spent ten minutes biting at the stickers caught in its long fur after our hike through the overgrown trail.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to put stickers onto something.

v. to apply one or more adhesive labels to a surface or object.

“The activists stickered the entire wall with political messages overnight.”

“The warehouse staff spent the afternoon stickering the outgoing crates with the new safety warnings required by the updated regulations.”