Stationery meaning in English
Learn how to use Stationery correctly with Gymglish.
Test and improve your English. Start your free trial today.
TEST YOUR ENGLISH
Free trial and no commitment to buy
4,7 on App Store, Play Store and Trustpilot
More than 8 million learners worldwide
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.
Examples
- "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."
Exercise 1
"Best pencils in China. How many do you want"?
Mrs. Lee is offering Kevin:
Mrs. Lee is offering Kevin:
"Best pencils in China. How many do you want"?
Mrs. Lee is offering Kevin:
Mrs. Lee is offering Kevin:
Although earlier in their conversation, Kevin and Mrs. Lee were discussing perfume containers, at this point in the dialogue, they are talking about pens and pencils. A "container" describes anything (a cup, a box, a crate) which "contains" or holds something. For example: a glass is a container for water.
This choice doesn't make any sense. Hardware describes metal objects and utensils such as locks, tools, or certain types of computer equipment.
Kevin has already eaten very well, and so he is no longer soliciting Mrs. Lee's advice on Hong-Kong cuisine.
Mrs. Lee is offering Kevin pencils, which are a type of stationery. "Stationery" refers to materials used for office or schoolwork such as pens, pencils, staplers, notebooks etc.
Exercise 2
Vladimir requests "letterhead" from Jean.
What is "letterhead"?
What is "letterhead"?
Vladimir requests "letterhead" from Jean.
What is "letterhead"?
What is "letterhead"?
"Letterhead" is unrelated to any sort of bank statement, although some countries do require proof that a traveler has the financial means to exit a country once they have entered it.
A "letterhead" is a company's name or logo printed at the top of official writing paper. The term is also used to describe a blank sheet of paper with such a heading printed on it; this is what Vladimir asks for in his letter - possibly so that he can falsely represent the company! Another example: I scared my noisy neighbour by writing to him on letterhead stolen from my lawyer. "Stationery" refers to writing materials in general: pens, paper, notebooks etc.
An "itinerary" is the list of destinations and travel details for a voyage. Example: Our vacation itinerary included Greece, Rome, and the Pyramids of Egypt. An "itinerary" is not the same thing as "letterhead".
"Letterhead" is unrelated to the content of a letter; it simply refers to its printed heading.
Exercise 3
Read the text again and find the correct term. Both terms begin with "S"!
"" is a term that describes different types of paper, materials and office supplies.
"" is a term that describes different types of symbols and logos that identify and promote businesses.
"" is a term that describes different types of paper, materials and office supplies.
"" is a term that describes different types of symbols and logos that identify and promote businesses.
Read the text again and find the correct term. Both terms begin with "S"!
"Stationery 1" is a term that describes different types of paper, materials and office supplies.
"Signage 2" is a term that describes different types of symbols and logos that identify and promote businesses.
"Stationery 1" is a term that describes different types of paper, materials and office supplies.
"Signage 2" is a term that describes different types of symbols and logos that identify and promote businesses.
1 Stationery: "Stationery" refers to materials used for office or schoolwork such as pens, pencils, staplers, notebooks etc.
2 Signage: The noun "signage" refers to a collection of signs or graphics that is intended to convey information, such as directions, company name, logo, or transport regulations.
Still unsure of the best way to use 'Stationery'? Improve your English thanks to our online English lessons. We offer a free test as well as a free level assessment!
What our users say:
Test your English with Gymglish today and get a free level assessment
Absolutely free - no strings attached.
