stationery

word

Definition

Items such as paper, pens, envelopes, and other materials used for writing and office work.

Usage & Nuances

Uncountable noun. Don't confuse with 'stationary' (not moving). Often appears as 'stationery store' (shop selling papers, pens, etc.). Used in both office and school contexts.

Spanish: papelería (materiales de oficina)Portuguese (BR): papelaria (material de escritório)Portuguese (PT): papelaria (material de escritório)Chinese (Simplified): 文具 Chinese (Traditional): 文具 Hindi: लेखनीय सामग्री Arabic: أدوات مكتبية Bengali: স্টেশনারি Russian: канцелярские принадлежности Japanese: 文房具 Vietnamese: đồ dùng văn phòng phẩm Korean: 문구류 Turkish: kırtasiye Urdu: قرطاسیہ Indonesian: alat tulis

Example Sentences

I need to buy some stationery for school.

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The stationery is in the top drawer.

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Our office orders new stationery every month.

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She loves collecting cute stationery from different countries.

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Do you prefer digital notes or traditional stationery?

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The wedding invitations were printed on custom stationery.

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