noun
sampler
SAMPL
Sampler (noun) means a piece of decorative needlework stitched to show off different patterns or skills, often framed as a keepsake. Example: “Her grandmother stitched a sampler with the alphabet and a small house.”
noun
1
A piece of decorative needlework stitched to show off different patterns or skills, often framed as a keepsake.
"Her grandmother stitched a sampler with the alphabet and a small house."
2
An electronic instrument that records and plays back short audio clips.
"He built the entire track using just a drum machine and a sampler."
3
A varied selection meant to give a taste of a larger range.
"The menu offered a dessert sampler with four mini portions."
How to use sampler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething offering a small taste of a bigger set — a stitched needlework piece, a music-making machine, or a mixed platter.
Common pairings
embroidery sampler
dessert sampler
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Word forms
- Plural
- samplers
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Etymology
From Old French essamplaire, from Latin exemplaris — a doublet of "exemplar."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sampler” mean?
The word “sampler” means a piece of decorative needlework stitched to show off different patterns or skills, often framed as a keepsake. In plain terms, something offering a small taste of a bigger set — a stitched needlework piece, a music-making machine, or a mixed platter.
How do you pronounce “sampler”?
“Sampler” is pronounced SAMPL (/ˈsæmplɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sampler” in a sentence?
Here is “sampler” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother stitched a sampler with the alphabet and a small house.”
What part of speech is “sampler”?
“Sampler” is a noun.
Where does the word “sampler” come from?
The word “sampler” comes from Latin. From Old French essamplaire, from Latin exemplaris — a doublet of "exemplar.".
How many meanings does “sampler” have?
“Sampler” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a piece of decorative needlework stitched to show off different patterns or skills, often framed as a keepsake.
