Both Uses of
stationery
in
Nights in Rodanthe
- Wedged against the wall beneath the bed was a small stationery box, and Adrienne set it on the pillow beside her.†
Chpt 1 *stationery = paper and envelopes for writing letters
- Instead of answering, Adrienne lifted the lid of the stationery box, From inside, she pulled out a piece of paper that looked to Amanda as if it had been torn from a student's notebook.†
Chpt 16
Definition:
paper and envelopes for writing letters
Stationery is commonly confused with stationary; i.e., remaining still. The words are pronounced identically, so be sure to note the spelling. It might help to remember which is which, by thinking "First sit still; then write."