Writing Supplies: English Vocabulary List

a black or colored liquid used for drawing, writing, etc.

"The ink is black."

"He filled the pen with ink before writing the letter."

a small container, typically made of glass, metal, or ceramic, used for holding ink, especially for dipping pens when writing

"The inkwell is made of cut glass."

"The inkwell is made of cut glass and sits in a hole on the wooden desk in old fashioned schools."

a container, typically made of glass, used for holding ink, often with a narrow neck to facilitate filling pens

"The ink bottle has a narrow neck."

"The ink bottle has a narrow neck to prevent spills and a dropper for filling fountain pens."

a small stand or tray, often with compartments, used for holding writing implements such as pens, ink bottles, and quills

"The inkstand holds the ink bottle and pens."

"The inkstand holds the ink bottle and pens and often has a sand shaker for blotting."

a paper printed with a grid of fine lines, typically used for plotting graphs, sketches, or mathematical diagrams

"Graph paper is used for plotting functions."

"Graph paper is used for plotting functions and has a grid of fine lines dividing each inch into smaller squares."

a paper marked with evenly spaced horizontal lines, commonly used for writing or note-taking

"Lined paper keeps handwriting straight."

"Lined paper keeps handwriting straight and is used in school notebooks for essays and letters."

a paper marked with evenly spaced dots, typically used for handwriting practice, bullet journaling, or sketching

"Dotted paper is popular for bullet journals."

"Dotted paper is popular for bullet journals because you can draw lines without the distraction of a full grid."

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

"Old carbon paper."

"Before photocopiers secretaries used carbon paper to create duplicate copies of typed documents."

a small book with plain or ruled pages that we can write or draw in

"My notebook is full of notes."

"She wrote all her lecture notes in a spiral bound notebook that was filled with pages of neat handwriting and highlighted key terms."

a type of notebook with sewn or glued pages, typically featuring a sturdy cover made of cardstock or heavy paper

"The composition notebook has a marble cover."

"The composition notebook has a marble cover and sewn pages that cannot be torn out easily."

a notebook or booklet used for practicing and recording exercises, assignments, or other educational tasks

"The exercise book has squares for math."

"The exercise book has squares for math and a margin on the left for corrections."

a type of bound notebook with pages that are held together by metal or plastic spiral binding along one edge

"The spiral notebook flips pages easily."

"The spiral notebook tears out pages easily but the metal wire can snag on clothing or bags."

a type of notebook divided into sections, each designated for a specific subject or topic, facilitating organization and note-taking in different areas of study or work

"The subject notebook has color-coded dividers."

"The subject notebook has color coded dividers and each section is for a different class."

a technologically advanced version of a traditional notebook that allows for digital capturing, storage, and organization of handwritten notes or drawings

"The smart notebook scans pages to the cloud."

"The smart notebook scans pages to the cloud and you can reuse it by wiping the pages with a damp cloth."

a small piece of paper with a strip of adhesive on one side, typically used for temporary notes, reminders, or annotations

"She writes a reminder on a yellow sticky note."

"She writes a reminder on a yellow sticky note and sticks it to her computer monitor."

a small, rectangular piece of stiff paper, often used for organizing information, studying, or making brief notes

"The index card has a recipe on one side."

"The index card has a recipe on one side and the cook uses it as a bookmark in the cookbook."

a thick, stiff paper used for items like greeting cards, business cards, and other projects that require durable paper

"Card stock is thick paper."

"Card stock is thick and heavy paper used for greeting cards postcards and paper crafts."

a type of writing pad characterized by its yellow or white color, often used by lawyers, legal professionals, and students for drafting legal documents, taking notes, or conducting interviews

"The legal pad has a yellow color and margin line."

"The legal pad has a yellow color and margin line and is commonly used by lawyers and attorneys."

a compact notebook featuring narrow, ruled paper, often used for shorthand note-taking, dictation, or rapid transcription in various professional settings

"The stenographer writes quickly on a steno pad."

"The stenographer writes quickly on a steno pad with a line down the middle for shorthand notes."

a small pad of paper used for writing brief messages, reminders, or notes, typically designed for quick and informal communication

"The small memo pad fits in a pocket."

"The small memo pad fits in a pocket and is used for jotting down quick notes and phone numbers."

a type of parchment made from animal skin, typically calfskin, used for writing or printing

"They wrote on vellum."

"Important historical documents were carefully written on durable vellum many centuries ago."

a smooth, flat, fine-grained rock or a similar material used for writing on with chalk

"The student writes on a slate with chalk."

"The student writes on a slate with chalk and wipes it clean with a sleeve after the lesson ends."