stationery

UK: /ˈsteɪʃənəri/ US: /ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/ ,(stā′shə ner′ē)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

sta•tion•er•y /ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/   n. [uncountable]

1. writing paper:
   Use letterhead stationery from your school when ordering books.
2. writing materials, such as pens, pencils, etc.:
   The store sells stationery.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

sta•tion•er•y  (stā′shə ner′ē), n. 

1. writing paper.
2. writing materials, as pens, pencils, paper, and envelopes.

• stationer + -y³ 1670–80

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

stationery / ˈsteɪʃənərɪ/ noun

1. any writing materials, such as paper, envelopes, pens, ink, rulers, etc

USAGE
See note at Avoid confusion of stationery with stationary