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Level: B2

Stationary vs Stationery

Stationary (not moving) and stationery (writing paper and supplies) sound the same and differ by one letter. Remember: stationery has an e for envelope. Practice with the sentences below.

🔍 Confused words · pair 43 of 54 ⏱ about 5 minutes 🔊 every sentence has audio

  • Stationary – adjective: not moving, standing still.
  • The car was ______ at the red light. – stationary
  • She rides a ______ bike at the gym. – stationary
  • The train stayed ______ for ten minutes. – stationary
  • Traffic was completely ______ on the bridge. – stationary
  • The camera must stay ______ during the shot. – stationary
  • A ______ object does not move. – stationary
  • The boat remained ______ in the calm water. – stationary
  • Keep the ladder ______ while I climb. – stationary
  • The storm stayed ______ over the coast. – stationary
  • The bus was ______ when the accident happened. – stationary
  • That heavy machine is completely ______. – stationary
  • Please remain ______ until the ride stops. – stationary
  • The clouds looked ______ in the evening sky. – stationary
  • A ______ front brought rain for three days. – stationary
  • The elevator was ______ between two floors. – stationary
  • Hold the camera ______ for a clear photo. – stationary
  • The line at the airport was ______ for an hour. – stationary
  • Our car sat ______ in the traffic jam. – stationary
  • The gym has three ______ bikes. – stationary
  • The wheel stayed ______ when I pushed it. – stationary
  • Everything in the room was completely ______. – stationary
  • Stationery – noun: paper, envelopes, pens, and writing supplies.
  • I bought new ______ for school. – stationery
  • She keeps her ______ in a drawer. – stationery
  • The office ordered more ______. – stationery
  • This shop sells beautiful ______. – stationery
  • The company prints its logo on the ______. – stationery
  • We ran out of ______ last week. – stationery
  • My aunt writes letters on pink ______. – stationery
  • The ______ store opens at nine. – stationery
  • He chose simple white ______ for the invitations. – stationery
  • The hotel provides ______ in every room. – stationery
  • She spent ten dollars on ______. – stationery
  • Wedding ______ can be very expensive. – stationery
  • The teacher gave each student some ______. – stationery
  • I love the smell of new ______. – stationery
  • Please put the ______ back in the cabinet. – stationery
  • Their ______ has a thin gold border. – stationery
  • The ______ aisle is at the back of the store. – stationery
  • He bought ______ for his new job. – stationery
  • Fancy ______ makes a letter feel special. – stationery
  • The box of ______ was a birthday gift. – stationery
  • Our school orders ______ every August. – stationery

Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between stationary and stationery?
Stationary is an adjective: not moving. Stationery is a noun: paper, envelopes, pens, and other writing supplies.
Is it a stationary bike or a stationery bike?
A stationary bike — it stays in one place while you pedal. Stationery is only the paper and pens you write with.
How do I remember stationary vs stationery?
Stationery has an e for envelope. Stationary has an a for at rest — it is standing still.