Stationary vs. Stationery

Stationary is an adjective meaning not moving, while stationery is a noun meaning writing paper and envelopes. A quick tip: stationEry has an 'e', for Envelopes.


What's the difference between stationary and stationery?

Stationary is an adjective meaning not moving.

Stationery is a noun meaning writing paper and envelopes.

A quick tip: stationEry has an 'e', for Envelopes.


Synonyms: browse synonyms for stationary and synonyms for stationery.


Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between stationary and stationery?

Stationary is an adjective meaning not moving, while stationery is a noun meaning writing paper and envelopes. A quick tip: stationEry has an 'e', for Envelopes.

When do you use stationary?

Stationary is an adjective meaning not moving.

When do you use stationery?

Stationery is a noun meaning writing paper and envelopes.


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