Stickers

/ˈstɪkərz/ noun

Definition

Small pictures, shapes, or labels with adhesive on the back that you can stick onto surfaces, or things that stick or remain attached.

Etymology

From 'stick' (to adhere) plus '-er' (one who does something), then '-s' for plural. The adhesive stickers as consumer products became popular in the late 20th century.

Kelly Says

Sticker collecting became a huge phenomenon in the 1980s and 90s, and they're still one of the cheapest ways to personalize your belongings—the economics of fun!

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