sampler

1 of 2

noun (1)

sam·​pler ˈsam-plər How to pronounce sampler (audio)
Synonyms of samplernext
: a decorative piece of needlework typically having letters or verses embroidered on it in various stitches as an example of skill

sampler

2 of 2

noun (2)

sam·​pler ˈsam-p(ə-)lər How to pronounce sampler (audio)
1
: one that collects, prepares, or examines samples
2
: something containing representative specimens or selections
… a sampler of nineteen poets …—K. E. Judd
also : assortment

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Noun (2) she put together a sampler of works in the police procedural genre
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Summaries of their sins and absurdities have now filled several books, but a sampler is instructive. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026 The free version is more of a sampler than a complete product, but the subscription is relatively affordable. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Brad Petering enthusiastically pressed away at his Roland sampler, with a green vape in hand and a Sublime shirt. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Tickets, which cover admission to the races and a track-side viewing area, also include drink samplers. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sampler

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1523, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sampler was in 1523

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sampler

1 of 2 noun
sam·​pler ˈsam-plər How to pronounce sampler (audio)
: a piece of needlework typically having letters or verses on it done in various stitches as an example of skill

sampler

2 of 2 noun
sam·​pler ˈsam-p(ə-)lər How to pronounce sampler (audio)
1
: one that collects or examines samples
2
: a collection of samples

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