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stationery

noun
sta·​tio·​nery | \ ˈstā-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce stationery (audio) \

Definition of stationery

1 : materials (such as paper, pens, and ink) for writing or typing
2 : letter paper usually accompanied with matching envelopes

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stationary or stationery?

The Internet is awash with mnemonics (“something (such as a word, a sentence, or a song) that helps people remember something“) designed to assist those who have trouble distinguishing between two similar words. A fair share of these turn out to be for the words stationery and stationary. The most commonly suggested method is to remember that you buy papER at a stationERy store. If this trick does not work for you, then perhaps it will help to remember that a stationery store is one that is run by a stationer. This word was originally applied to a bookseller, but by the middle of the 17th century it began to be used for a person who sells papers, pens, and office goods.

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Take the unique gift set from Devambez, a French company that once made stationery for royalty. CBS News, "High-end shops for the marijuana smoker," 27 July 2019 But stationery and books are really nice things to talk to people about. Constance Grady, Vox, "The Booker Prize longlist includes a book that is just a single thousand-page sentence," 27 July 2019 But stationery and books are really nice things to talk to people about. Paige Darrah, New York Times, "How Sarah McNally, Seasoned Bookseller, Spends Her Sundays," 26 July 2019 The celebration of the art and life of Erica Weiss will feature new art prints hanging in the gallery, along with T-shirt designs, stationery and a custom jewelry line, all based off of Weiss’ sketchbook. cleveland.com, "Be careful around Horseshoe Lake; benefit at EDWINS on Shaker Square; more: Press Run," 28 June 2019 Eugenie and Jack used an elegant stationery for the thank you cards, which were printed with their joint monogram in gold. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Princess Eugenie's Royal Wedding Thank You Cards Were So Sweet," 6 Nov. 2018 Do Design, an airy concept store on Fernando VI will woo you with its curated selection of homewares (think local linens, enamelware, and Japanese stationery). Elizabeth Wellington, Vogue, "Plan a Summer Stay in Salesas, Madrid’s Smallest Neighborhood," 25 May 2019 Sugar Paper Marlien and Coco personalized stationery set (available in four colors); $455 for a set of 50, at Sugar Paper Los Angeles, and sugarpaper.com. 3. Carol Mccolgin, The Hollywood Reporter, "Summer's Go-to Hostess Gifts," 22 July 2019 Also on Saturday, 1,000 Walmart stores across the nation will hold teacher event events with free cake and swag bags and Dollar General starts a limited-time teacher discount on stationery items. Editors, USA TODAY, "Tropical Storm Barry, Wimbledon Finals, ICE immigration raids: 5 things to know this weekend," 13 July 2019

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First Known Use of stationery

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for stationery

stationer

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stationery

noun

English Language Learners Definition of stationery

: materials (such as paper, pens, and ink) that are used for writing or typing
: paper that is used for writing letters and that usually has matching envelopes

stationery

noun
sta·​tion·​ery | \ ˈstā-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce stationery (audio) \

Kids Definition of stationery

: writing paper and envelopes

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