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Definition of stationery noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

stationery

noun
 
/ˈsteɪʃənri/
 
/ˈsteɪʃəneri/
 [uncountable]
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  1. materials for writing and for using in an office, for example paper, pens and envelopes
    Homophones stationary | stationerystationary   stationery
     
    /ˈsteɪʃənri/
     
    /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
    • stationary adjective
      • The traffic was completely stationary.
    • stationery noun
      • You can find coloured pens and pencils in the stationery cupboard.
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    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • business
    • company
    • hotel
    • …
    stationery + noun
    • shop
    • store
    • supplier
    • …
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  2. special paper for writing letters on
    • The logo featured on the letterhead stationery for the Association.
    • handmade wedding stationery
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