stationery

/'steiʃnəri/

Thân thiện

She writes a letter on her best stationery.

Definition

1. 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.")

Học thuật

Noun

1. paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• letter paper