stationery
Stationery (noun) means writing materials — paper, pens, envelopes, and similar office supplies. Example: “She picked up some nice stationery for writing thank-you cards.”
How to use stationery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPaper, pens, and other writing or office supplies.
Word forms
stationeries plural
Fill the gap
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She picked up some nice _____ for writing thank-you cards.
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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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.