Stationery and Office Supplies

writing materials such as paper, pencils, notebooks, etc.

She stocked up on stationery before the start of the school year, buying notebooks, pens, and folders.

a cover with metal rings inside that pass through the holes of the documents within to hold them together

She organized her study notes in a ring binder with dividers for each subject.

a cover made of plastic or folded card in which documents or pieces of paper can be kept

She organized her research papers into different folders labeled by topic for easy reference.

a small, thin piece of bent wire or plastic used for holding together sheets of paper

She used a paper clip to keep the documents organized.

a metal object with two toothed jaws and a spring, used for holding things in place

He used an alligator clip to connect the wires securely during the electrical experiment.

a small piece of colored paper that is sticky on one side and can be easily removed, used for leaving notes

She wrote a reminder on a Post-it and stuck it to her computer monitor.

a small board that has a clip on top for holding sheets of paper

The nurse carried a clipboard with patient charts as she made her rounds in the hospital.

a pen that can be refilled with ink

She cherished her grandfather's fountain pen, which he used to write letters during the war.

the hard, pointed part of a bird's beak

The sparrow used its nib to pick at the seeds.

a pen with a small metal ball at its tip that puts the ink on paper when it rolls

She always carries a ballpoint pen in her purse for jotting down quick notes.

a pen with a metal ball at the tip that when rolls puts the ink on paper

He grabbed a biro from the drawer to write a quick note before heading out.

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

The tour guide led us through the museum.

plastic tape that is transparent and sticky on one side, used for sticking things together, such as paper

She used Scotch tape to wrap the birthday present securely.

a type of pen with a colored tip, used for marking words in a piece of writing, book, magazine, etc.

She used a yellow highlighter to mark important passages in her textbook.

a pen with a tip that is made of a fiber called felt

She used a felt-tip pen to underline key points in her notes.

a tool used for fastening sheets of paper together by putting staples into them

She used a stapler to bind the pages of her report together.

a handheld tool with a small blade inside, used for sharpening pencils

She used a pencil sharpener to sharpen her dull pencil before the exam.

a white liquid for covering mistakes made while writing

She used Wite-Out to correct a mistake on her typed report.

a type of thumbtack with a colored piece of plastic on one end

She used a pushpin to hang up the calendar on the bulletin board.

a short pin with a flat round head that is used to fasten paper to a wall or board

She pinned the memo to the bulletin board using a yellow thumbtack.

to beat someone or something with a closed fist quickly and forcefully

In a fit of anger, he decided to punch the wall, leaving a hole.

a set of sheets of paper held together on which one can write notes

She always carries a notepad in her bag to jot down ideas throughout the day.

a handheld tool that is used for imprinting a name, date, etc. onto a piece of paper

The secretary stamped the document with the company's rubber stamp before filing it.

a pencil with a button on top that can be pushed or turned to get more lead out

She prefers using a mechanical pencil for writing because it never needs sharpening.

thin paper with one side coated with a dark substance, put between two sheets of paper to copy everything that is being written or typed on it onto the sheet underneath

She used carbon paper to make copies of the handwritten letter for each recipient.

an alphabetically-arranged set of cards with information on them, found especially in libraries

The library's card catalog helped patrons find books by author, title, or subject.

a tray-like object on an office desk, where incoming tasks or documents are placed for one to deal with

She sorted through the documents in her in-basket to prioritize tasks for the day.

a tray-like object on an office desk, where completed tasks, documents, etc. are placed before filing or further processing

She placed the completed reports in the out-basket for her supervisor to review.

a piece of office furniture with drawers in which documents can be stored

She organized the client files in the bottom drawer of the file cabinet.

an object with an open top that is used for holding trash, particularly waste paper

She tossed the crumpled paper into the wastebasket under her desk.

functional and easy to use

His handy toolkit contained everything he needed for small household repairs.

capable of working or operating as intended

The old phone is still functional, even though it looks outdated.