First Known Use: circa 1688
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stationery
noun sta·tio·nery \ˈstā-shə-ˌner-ē\
: 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
Full Definition of STATIONERY
1
: materials (as paper, pens, and ink) for writing or typing
2
: letter paper usually accompanied with matching envelopes
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Origin of STATIONERY
stationer
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STATIONERY Defined for Kids
stationery
noun sta·tion·ery \ˈstā-shə-ˌner-ē\
Definition of STATIONERY for Kids
: writing paper and envelopes
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