# stationery

/ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛɹi/ (US) · /stˈeɪʃənəɹi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stationery
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: writing materials and office supplies, including paper, envelopes, and writing implements. Often refers specifically to high-quality paper used for personal or formal correspondence.

## Examples

- 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I bought some stationeries" but "I bought some stationery" — Stationery is uncountable and does not have a plural form.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable; used with singular verb agreement. Often confused with the adjective 'stationary'.

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