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

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Once stampers are made for each side, they are mounted into a hydraulic press for stamping out records. — Chris Foresman, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2025 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 There are three passport stampers for the 2025-26 regular season. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 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 The stamper comes pre-loaded with 300 assorted stickers featuring 100 unique designs. — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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stamped paper
stamper
stamp hammer
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“Stamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamper. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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