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Stationery

Meaning in office & administration, with examples

/ˈsteɪʃənəri/nounCore term

In office & administration, stationery means: Paper, envelopes, pens, staples, folders and other writing materials used in an office; also paper printed with a company's name and logo.

In Turkish: kırtasiye, kırtasiye malzemeleri, büro malzemeleri

How it is used

Uncountable: "We need to order some stationery", not "stationeries". The stationery cupboard is where an office keeps these items. Company stationery means branded letterhead paper, envelopes and business cards.

Example sentences

  1. If you need pens or notebooks, help yourself from the stationery cupboard.

  2. I'll place the stationery order on Monday, so add anything you need to the list.

Common collocations

  • stationery cupboard
  • order stationery
  • office stationery
  • company stationery
  • stationery supplier
  • office suppliesEveryday items an office needs to work, such as paper, pens, toner, folders, staples and sometimes kitchen items like coffee and tea.
  • envelopeA flat paper cover used to send a letter or document by post, with space for the recipient's address on the front.
  • staplerA small tool that joins sheets of paper together by pushing a thin piece of bent metal, called a staple, through them.
  • sticky noteA small square of coloured paper with glue along one edge, so it can be stuck on surfaces and removed easily; used for short notes and reminders.
  • letterheadThe printed heading at the top of official paper showing a company's name, logo, address and contact details; also paper printed with this heading.

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