stamper

noun

stamp·​er ˈstam-pər How to pronounce stamper (audio) ˈstäm- How to pronounce stamper (audio)
ˈstȯm-;
compare 1stamp
: one that stamps: such as
a
: a worker who performs an industrial stamping operation
b
: an implement for pounding or stamping
c
: any of various stamping machines

Examples of stamper in a Sentence

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That's because the Color Wonder ink used with the stamper only shows up on the special Color Wonder paper. Anja Webb, Parents, 24 June 2026 There are three passport stampers for the 2025-26 regular season. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 Once stampers are made for each side, they are mounted into a hydraulic press for stamping out records. Chris Foresman, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2025 The stamper comes pre-loaded with 300 assorted stickers featuring 100 unique designs. Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024 Try swiping white lacquer on a silicone nail stamper (like the one here), wedge the tip of the nail into the stamper and clean the edges with a remover. Amber Kallor, WSJ, 20 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stamper was in the 14th century

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“Stamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamper. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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