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Definition of stationery

stationery

/ˈsteɪ.ʃəˌnɛr.i/
sta · tion · er · y
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stationery Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Writing paper, especially with matching envelopes, and other office or writing materials such as pens, pencils, notebooks, and folders.

Example

"She ordered custom stationery printed with the company's new letterhead and logo."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently confused with the homophone 'stationary' (spelled with an 'a'), which is an adjective meaning not moving or still; 'stationery' (spelled with an 'e', as in 'envelope') is strictly an uncountable noun referring to writing paper and office supplies.

• Rhymes for stationery

• Nearby Words

station
stationary
stationer
stationery
stationhouse
stationmaster
statistic

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'stationer', from Medieval Latin 'stationarius' (a tradesman with a fixed stall or shop, as opposed to a traveling peddler), which in medieval university towns referred specifically to licensed booksellers who sold parchment, paper, and writing supplies.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stationery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stationery
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