stationery
/'steiʃnəri/
Definition
- Noun:
- Writing materials and office supplies: "Stationery" refers to paper products and other materials used for writing, typing, or general office work. This typically includes items like paper, envelopes, notepads, pens, and pencils.
- Formal writing paper: Specifically, it can denote high-quality paper, often personalized, that is cut to a standard size and used for writing letters, usually accompanied by matching envelopes.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The company ordered new stationery with its updated logo.
- She bought some beautiful floral stationery to write thank-you notes.
- The office manager is responsible for stocking the stationery cupboard.
Advanced Usage
"Formal stationery": Refers to high-quality, often personalized, paper used for official or formal correspondence.
- The law firm's formal stationery is printed on heavy, cream-colored paper.
"Stationery item": A single piece or type of office/writing supply.
- A stapler is considered a stationery item.
Variants and Related Words
Stationer (noun): A person or shop that sells stationery.
- I bought these cards from the local stationer.
Stationary (adjective): This is a homophone (sounds the same) but has a completely different meaning: not moving, fixed in place.
- Please remain stationary while the photograph is taken.
Synonyms
- Writing materials: A general term for items used for writing.
- Office supplies: A broader term encompassing all items used in an office, including stationery.
Related Phrases
(Note: "Stationery" is a noun and does not form phrasal verbs. The following are common collocations.) - Order stationery: To purchase writing or office supplies. - We need to order stationery before the school term starts.
- Personalized/Custom stationery: Paper products printed with an individual's or company's name and address.
- She received personalized stationery as a gift.
Related Idioms
(Note: There are no common idioms specifically using the word "stationery.")
Noun
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paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes
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