"Stationary" means fixed in one place. Example: The cabinet in the kitchen was stationary.
"Stationery" means writing supplies. Example: The stationery had a flower motif.
by Kitty Nash
Module 16, Troublesome Words 2, Lesson 27:
Stationary vs. Stationery
- Directions:
- Click the word that correctly completes each sentence.
- 1.
- The ropes held the boat (stationary) (stationery) against the dock.
- 2.
- The entire draft was written on white (stationary) (stationery).
- 3.
- The hunter remained (stationary) (stationery) in the bush.
- 4.
- (Stationary) (Stationery) populations are stable populations.
- 5.
- You can now order custom (stationary) (stationery) at the post office.
- 6.
- The letter was written on gold-leaf (stationary) (stationery).
- 7.
- Her vehicle was (stationary) (stationery) when the collision occurred.
- 8.
- The (stationary) (stationery) was embossed with a customer designed logo.
- 9.
- Her medical condition is permanent and (stationary) (stationery).
- 10.
- The (stationary) (stationery) store was filled with beautiful writing tools.