stationery

/ˈsteɪʃənəri/ noun B2 Neutral

Meaning

Stationery refers to writing and office materials such as paper, pens, and envelopes.

💡 Do not confuse 'stationery' with 'stationary', which means not moving.

Example Sentences

Do you know where I can find a good store that sells quality stationery for my new office ?

I need to pick up some stationery for the office , like pens and notebooks .

Please ensure that all requests for additional stationery are submitted to the office manager by the end of the week .

The old wooden desk was cluttered with an assortment of stationery , including pens , notebooks , and envelopes , each waiting to be used for a new project .

Word in Context

I've been sorting my desk for an hour , trying to decide which papers to keep and which to recycle . I bought some new stationery yesterday , and the pens and a notebook were placed on the shelf where I can reach them easily . If I had more space , I would store the old files in boxes under the bed , but for now everything must fit on the small desk . Although the room is small , the tidy arrangement makes it feel calm and more productive when I start work .

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