noun
Uncommon
stationery
STAYSHN-ree
Stationery (noun) means writing materials — paper, pens, envelopes, and similar office supplies. Example: “She picked up some nice stationery for writing thank-you cards.”
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Writing materials — paper, pens, envelopes, and similar office supplies.
"When the school year finished, he put all of his stationery away in the loft, as he would have no need for pencils and exercise books during the holidays."
"She picked up some nice stationery for writing thank-you cards."
"The office ordered more stationery — pens, paper, and envelopes."
"We can pick up more paper and pens at the stationery store."
How to use stationery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPaper, pens, and other writing or office supplies.
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Word forms
- Plural
- stationeries
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Etymology
Originally, a "stationer" was a bookseller with a fixed shop (unlike travelling peddlers); the word later narrowed to mean paper goods specifically.
Synonyms
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letter paper
Rhymes for stationery
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What does “stationery” mean?
The word “stationery” means writing materials — paper, pens, envelopes, and similar office supplies. In plain terms, paper, pens, and other writing or office supplies.
How do you pronounce “stationery”?
“Stationery” is pronounced STAYSHN-ree (/ˈsteɪʃənɛɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “stationery” in a sentence?
Here is “stationery” used in a sentence: “She picked up some nice stationery for writing thank-you cards.”
What part of speech is “stationery”?
“Stationery” is a noun.
Is “stationery” a common word?
“Stationery” is an uncommon word in modern English.
