sticker

/ˈstɪkə/

//ˈstɪkə// noun

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"sticker" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“sticker” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #11,127 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#11,127
frequency rank, English
7
letters
11
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Something or someone that sticks (pierces, or adheres).

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

sticker vs sticks
71% similar
sticker vs sticky
71% similar
sticker vs sucker
71% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for sticker
PropertyValue
Headwordsticker
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈstɪkə/
Letters7
Frequency rank#11,127
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “sticker” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). sticker lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for sticker is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈstɪkə/. Corpus data places it at rank #11,127 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 13 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for sticker, with forms such as "sitcker", "ssticker", and "stciker". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "sticks", "sticky", "sucker", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Etymologically, the entry records: From stick (“to pierce, to be fastened, to adhere”) + -er (“agent”). The correct English form is sticker, spelled S-T-I-C-K-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Something or someone that sticks (pierces, or adheres).
  2. 2
    One who sticks to something, or does not give up; a stayer.
  3. 3
    An adhesive label or decal.
  4. 4
    A price tag.
  5. 5
    The listed price (also sticker price).
  6. 6
    A cartoonish illustration of a character that represents an emotion or action, often accompanied by text, that may be superimposed on a digital image.
  7. 7
    A burr or seed pod that catches in fur or clothing.
  8. 8
    That which causes one to stick; that which puzzles or poses.
  9. 9
    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).
  10. 10
    A small wooden rod in an organ which connects (in part) a key and a pallet, so as to communicate motion by pushing.
  11. 11
    A brand, label, or company, especially one making and distributing records.
  12. 12
    A paster.
  13. 13
    A bayonet.

Etymology

From stick (“to pierce, to be fastened, to adhere”) + -er (“agent”).

This word in other languages

adhesivo(Español)autocollant(Français)Klette(Deutsch)decalque(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: sitcker,ssticker,stciker,sticcker,sticekr,stickerr,stickker,stickre,stikcer,stticker,tsicker

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of sticker - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

sitcker2ssticker1stciker2sticcker1sticekr2stickerr1stickker1stickre2
Edit distance from "sticker"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "sticker"?
"sticker" is spelled S-T-I-C-K-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈstɪkə/.
What does "sticker" mean?
As a noun, "sticker" means: Something or someone that sticks (pierces, or adheres).
What words are commonly confused with "sticker"?
"sticker" is commonly confused with "sticks", "sticky", "sucker". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "sticker"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "sticker" is /ˈstɪkə/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "sticker"?
From stick (“to pierce, to be fastened, to adhere”) + -er (“agent”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “sticker”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is S-T-I-C-K-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈstɪkə/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “sticks” - see the side-by-side comparison. sticker vs sticks
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list