sticker
noun · verb
Simple meaning
The listed price.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstɪkɚ
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Definition
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noun
An adhesive label or decal.
A price tag.
One who sticks to something, or does not give up; a stayer.
A wooden strip placed between courses of lumber to allow air circulation and to create a gap so the unit can be picked up with a forklift (also kiln sticker).
A brand, label, or company, especially one making and distributing records.
informal
A burr or seed pod that catches in fur or clothing.
verb
To apply one or more stickers to (something).
To mark as the sticker price
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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An implement consisting of a length of wood.
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Someone who pastes up bills or placards on walls or billboards.
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