Stationery

usgb/ˈsteɪʃəneri/
noun

Objects that are needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils, envelopes, and so on.

I need to buy some more stationery, I've run out of pens and paper.
Visual representation of "stationery" - Objects that are needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils, envelopes, and so on.

Often appears as...

  • stationery items
  • stationery store
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Not Equipment

Stationery refers to consumable items, not equipment like printers or computers.

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The stationery aisle has pens and notebooks, not laptops.
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Commonly Mispelled

Often confused with 'stationary', which means not moving. Remember 'e' for envelope to spell it right.

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I always mix up 'stationery' with 'stationary' in spelling tests.
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School Context

Stationery is essential for students and is often on school supply lists.

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Each student must bring their own stationery on the first day of school.
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