Meaning of "sticker" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF STICKER

sticker  [ˈstɪkə]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STICKER

Sticker is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES STICKER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sticker

A sticker is a type of label: a piece of printed paper or plastic with pressure sensitive adhesive on one side. They can be used for decoration, depending on the situation. They can come in many different shapes, sizes and colours and are put on things such as lunchboxes, in children's rooms, on paper, lockers, notebooks and so on. Some people collect and trade stickers with other collectors. Temporary name tags are usually stickers. Stickers are very widely used when an object requires identification with a word or idea. Brand stickers may be attached to products to label these products as coming from a certain company. They may also be used to describe characteristics of the products that would not be obvious from simple examination. A label dispenser is often used as a convenient way to separate the sticky label from its liner or backing tape. They are frequently distributed as part of promotional, advertising, and political campaigns; for example, in many voting districts in the U.S., stickers indicating an individual has voted are given to each voter as they leave the polling place, largely as a reminder to others to vote.

Definition of sticker in the English dictionary

The first definition of sticker in the dictionary is an adhesive label, poster, or paper. Other definition of sticker is a person or thing that sticks. Sticker is also a persevering or industrious person.

TRANSLATION OF STICKER

Find out the translation of sticker to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of sticker from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sticker» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 小贴画
• Translator English - Spanish: pegatina
• English: sticker
• Translator English - Hindi: स्टीकर
• Translator English - Arabic: مُلْصَق
• Translator English - Russian: наклейка
• Translator English - Portuguese: adesivo
• Translator English - Bengali: স্টিকার
• Translator English - French: autocollant
• Translator English - Malay: Pelekat
• Translator English - German: Aufkleber
• Translator English - Japanese: ステッカー
• Translator English - Korean: 스티커
• Translator English - Javanese: Stiker
• Translator English - Vietnamese: nhãn dính
• Translator English - Tamil: ஸ்டிக்கர்
• Translator English - Marathi: स्टिकर
• Translator English - Turkish: etiket
• Translator English - Italian: adesivo
• Translator English - Polish: nalepka
• Translator English - Ukrainian: наклейка
• Translator English - Romanian: abțibild
• Translator English - Greek: αυτοκόλλητο
• Translator English - Afrikaans: plakker
• Translator English - Swedish: klistermärke
• Translator English - Norwegian: klistremerke

10 QUOTES WITH «STICKER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sticker.

1

John Bolton

I don't much believe in bumper sticker characterizations of foreign policy.

2

Jeff Buckley

I resent the fact that a parental warning sticker has to be included on an album as cover art. To me that's censorship.

3

Monica Crowley

During President George W. Bush's two terms, you couldn't drive far without seeing a particular bumper sticker: 'Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.'

4

Jenny Lewis

I had a huge Lisa Frank sticker collection. I traded them.

5

Mia Love

President Obama's version of America is a divided one - pitting us against each other based on our income level, gender, and social status. His policies have failed! We are not better off than we were 4 years ago, and no rhetoric, bumper sticker, or campaign ad can change that.

6

Hooman Majd

A popular bumper sticker post-9/11, and pretty faded these days, proclaims drivers of the cars to be 'Proud to be an American.' It really should say 'Lucky to be an American,' for I doubt very much that the drivers had much say in having been born here, and are not old enough to have participated in the drafting of the Constitution.

7

Emily Oster

The basic idea that incentives can be used to motivate behavior is a powerful one. It works for employees, and it has a clear place in parenting, as anyone who has tried to potty-train a recalcitrant toddler with sticker rewards knows.

8

Charles M. Schulz

There's a difference between a philosophy and a bumper sticker.

9

Laurence Tribe

There are a lot of things that fit on a bumper sticker in terms of either liberty or equality or progress that when made more concrete just don't pan out.

10

Twiggy

Back in the '60s, there was a car sticker that read, 'Forget Oxfam, Feed Twiggy,' but I ate like a horse.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STICKER»

Discover the use of sticker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sticker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Ultimate Sticker Book: Pirate

Discusses the history of pirates and provides over sixty reusable stickers to place in outlined spaces adjacent to text.

Dorling Kindersley, Inc., DK Publishing, 1997

My Big Sticker Dictionary

With over 750 definitions and 400 stickers this is an excellent, fun way for children to expand their vocabulary

Archie Oliver, Hinkler Books, 2005

Beyond Bumper Sticker Ethics: An Introduction to Theories of ...

In this revised and expanded edition of Steve Wilkens's widely-used text, the author has updated his introductions to basic ethical systems: cultural relativism ethical egoism utilitarianism behaviorism situation ethics Kantian ethics ...

Steve Wilkens, 2011

Collector's Sticker Book: Johto Edition

All the newest Pokémon are packed into this Super Sticker book! Kids will find everything they need to keep track of their Pokémon collections, plus stickers of Ash and his traveling companions.

Scholastic Inc., Henry Ng, 2010

My Big Sticker Book of Nursery Rhymes

Help your child discover a world of all-around favorite nursery rhymes with the action-packed My Big Sticker Book of Nursery Rhymes!Over 90 beautifully illustrated nursery rhymes and 400 re-usable stickers will entertain children for hours ...

Hinkler Books, 2007

Official Collector's Sticker Book

Record your Littlest Pet Shop collection in this scrapbook-style sticker book. This fourth volume of The Official Collector's Sticker Book contains more than 80 adorable photographic stickers!

Scholastic Inc., 2010

My Giant Sticker Activity Book (with CD)

Picture sheets Print these sheets of small pictures on to plain or sticker paper, and then carefully cut around the pictures. Fun pictures Send these pictures to your friends by attaching them to emails, or print them out yourself. DISCLAIMER For ...

Roger Priddy, 2007

Princess Super Sticker Book

Two big, fold-out play scenes depict the exterior of a castle and a private chamber fit for a princess. The 63 reusable stickers include royalty and attendants, plus tiaras, jewels, and loads of other accessories.

Eileen Rudisill Miller, 2011

Ballet Sticker Activity Book

Apply 16 appealing images of boys and girls practicing basic steps, working out at the barre, and more to a backdrop showing a practice hall. Great sticker fun for young ballet fans.

Barbara Steadman, 1998

Sticker City: Paper Graffiti Art

A worldwide survey of the popular street art trend showcases the work of more than eighty top artists, including Shepard Fairey, Blek le Rat, and Swoon, in a volume that also traces the histories of specific "sticker cities" that host some ...

Claudia Walde, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STICKER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sticker is used in the context of the following news items.

Barclays offers key fob, sticker and wristband payment devices to …

Barclays has unveiled three new digital payment devices in the form of a sticker, a key fob and a wristband, suggesting that the bank isn't giving up on its desire ... «V3.co.uk, Jun 15»

Mississippi bans text-and-drive, repeals inspection sticker

But, the state is also giving drivers a break by eliminating the $5 annual vehicle inspection sticker. Several new state laws take effect Wednesday. Among them is ... «WAPT Jackson, Jun 15»

Kent Bush: Political bumper stickers say a lot about a person

You can learn a lot about a person by which cheap sticky defacements they attach to their vehicles. Some bumper stickers are preachy. Some are funny. But my ... «Lincoln Courier, Jun 15»

After complaint, Geno's Steaks owner removes offensive …

Phil Dahl, a South Philadelphia resident, wanted Geno's Steaks to remove a Confederate flag-themed sticker from its legendary founder's motorcycle, which is ... «Philly.com, Jun 15»

NCDMV to begin issuing single license plate sticker registrations

Raleigh, N.C. — After 39 years, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is changing its process for issuing license plate stickers for vehicles getting their ... «WRAL.com, May 15»

Austin lawyer Adam Reposa says he put up 'white people' stickers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin lawyer is claiming responsibility for several stickers placed on East Austin businesses that claimed they were “exclusively for white ... «KXAN.com, Mar 15»

Austin mayor outraged by 'white people only' stickers posted on …

"The stickers were neither produced nor knowingly displayed by the businesses and were removed by their employees when discovered this morning," he said ... «CNN, Mar 15»

Single sticker leading to double-charging

Immediately after its rollout, Texas' new, single-sticker system for vehicle inspections and registrations has created confusion and some duplicate fee charges, ... «Chron.com, Mar 15»

Starting March 1: Two Steps, One Sticker

An inspection will be a requirement for registering your car, so one sticker will cover both. The state will electronically verify your inspection is current, just like ... «KPRC Houston, Feb 15»

Texas Cop Nathanial Robinson Uses Stun Gun On Elderly Man …

A Texas cop is under investigation after using a stun gun on an elderly man he had stopped for an inspection sticker issue that the officer himself apparently ... «Huffington Post, Dec 14»