Stationary vs Stationery

Stationary means not moving.

  • The car remained stationary.
  • The cyclist kept the bicycle stationary.

Stationery means writing materials such as paper, envelopes and pens.

  • I bought some new stationery.
  • The office ordered printed stationery.
  • She designs personalised stationery.

Easy way to remember

Stationery contains e, like envelope.

Stationary = not moving
Stationery = writing materials