Definition
stationery: the writing materials, such as paper, envelopes and pens
I'll pick up some pens and paper at the stationery shop.
Pronunciation examples
UK: Stationery is writing materials and office supplies.
US: I think paper is my favorite item of stationery.
- "We chatted briefly about paperclips (and other stationery) before moving on to an in-depth discussion about world financial markets."
- "A printing firm has been chosen to produce the new stationery including business cards, compliment slips, letterheads, envelopes, invoices, and product labels."
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