stationery
n.the materials you use for writing, such as paper, envelopes, and pens. You often buy these in a special shop for office or school supplies.
n.writing materials and office supplies, including paper, envelopes, and writing implements. Often refers specifically to high-quality paper used for personal or formal correspondence.
“I need to buy some new stationery for my office.”
“The company ordered custom stationery featuring the new logo to ensure all outgoing letters looked professional.”
“While digital communication has become the standard, there remains a niche market for luxury stationery crafted from heavy, cream-coloured paper and finished with hand-pressed wax seals.”
Uncountable; used with singular verb agreement. Often confused with the adjective 'stationary'.
stationery vs stationary — Stationary describes a lack of movement, while stationery refers to paper and writing supplies.
Stationery is uncountable and does not have a plural form.
From stationer + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.