stationery — writing materials such as paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: writing materials such as paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/
Korean meaning: 종이, 펜, 연필 등의 문구류, 사무용품
Korean pronunciation: **스테**이셔너리
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's elegant stationery made even grocery lists look fancy.
- He spent more on stationery than textbooks this semester.
- The company ordered new stationery with their updated logo.
stationery
NOUN//ˈsteɪʃəˌneri//
writing materials such as paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Store employee organizes colorful stationery items on display shelves
Where classic stationery meets modern machinery!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old French 'stationerie', derived from Medieval Latin 'stationarius' meaning 'tradesman with a fixed stall or station'. The term originally referred to booksellers who had permanent shops, as opposed to itinerant merchants.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's elegant stationery made even grocery lists look fancy.”
“He spent more on stationery than textbooks this semester.”
“The company ordered new stationery with their updated logo.”
“She has a secret addiction to buying cute stationery she never uses.”
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