School Supplies
School Supplies has 92 English words, such as Ballpoint pen, Carbon paper, Coloured Pencil, and Felt pen. Learn them with pictures, IPA, meanings and example sentences.
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All 92 words in School Supplies
Ballpoint pen/ˌbɔːl.pɔɪnt ˈpen/n
A pen with a tiny rolling ball at its tip that transfers ink onto paper.
She prefers to write with a Ballpoint pen because the ink dries quickly.
Carbon paper/ˈkɑː.bən ˌpeɪ.pər/n. phr
A thin paper coated with a dark pigment, used between two sheets of paper to make a copy of a written or typed document.
He placed a sheet of carbon paper between the two pages to make a duplicate copy of the receipt.
Coloured Pencil/ˈkʌl.əd ˈpen.səl/n. phr
A pencil that has a core of colored wax, clay, or other material, used for drawing or coloring.
She carefully shaded the drawing with a blue Coloured Pencil.
Felt pen/felt pen/n. phr
A pen with a writing tip made of felt or other absorbent material, typically filled with colored ink.
A Felt pen is great for drawing bold lines on a poster.
File Holder/faɪlˈhəʊl.dər/n. phr
A folder or plastic cover used to hold, protect, and organize loose papers and documents.
She put the important documents inside a plastic file holder to keep them organized.
Filing cabinet/ˈfaɪlɪŋ ˈkæbɪnət/phr
A piece of office furniture with drawers used for storing documents and files.
Flash card/ˈflæʃ ˌkɑːd/n. phr
A small card containing a word, picture, or number, used as an aid to learning and memory.
She wrote a difficult vocabulary word on each Flash card to study for her exam.
Highlighter/ˈhaɪˌlaɪ.tər/n
A special pen with bright, colorful ink used to mark and highlight important words in a text.
She used a bright pink Highlighter to mark the key words in her textbook.
Magnifying Glass/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ ˌɡlɑːs/n. phr
A hand-held lens that makes small objects or writing look larger when you look through it.
He used a magnifying glass to read the tiny print on the map.
Paper Clip/ˈpeɪ.pə ˌklɪp/n. phr
A small piece of bent wire or plastic used to hold sheets of paper together.
She used a Paper Clip to hold the pages of her report together.
Paper fastener/ˈpeɪ.pər ˈfɑːs.ən.ər/n. phr
A small device, typically made of metal or plastic, used to bind and hold sheets of paper together.
She used a brass paper fastener to secure the pages of her report.
Pencil Case/ˈpen.səl ˌkeɪs/n. phr
A small container used to store pens, pencils, and other writing tools.
She opened her Pencil Case to find a blue pen.
Pencil Sharpener/ˈpen.səl ˌʃɑː.pən.ər/n. phr
A small device used to make the tip of a pencil sharp so that you can write or draw with it.
You can use the pencil sharpener on the desk if your pencil breaks.
Post-it note/ˈpəʊst.ɪt ˌnəʊt/n. phr
A small piece of paper with a strip of sticky glue on the back, used for writing short notes and sticking them to surfaces.
She wrote her phone number on a Post-it note and stuck it to the computer screen.
Protractor/prəˈtræk.tər/n
A tool, typically made of transparent plastic, used for measuring and drawing angles.
You will need a protractor to measure the angles of a triangle.
Scotch Tape/ˌskɒtʃ ˈteɪp/n. phr
A clear, thin plastic adhesive tape that is used for sticking things together, such as paper.
I used Scotch Tape to wrap the birthday present.
Set Square/ˈset ˌskweər/n. phr
A flat, triangular drawing tool used in geometry and technical drawing to create precise straight lines and right angles.
He used a Set Square to draw a perfect right angle on his blueprint.
Staple remover/ˈsteɪ.plər rɪˈmuː.vər/n. phr
A small tool used to remove staples from sheets of paper.
She used a staple remover to separate the sheets of paper.
Tape measure/ˈteɪp ˌmeʒ.ər/n. phr
A flexible strip of plastic, fabric, or metal marked with units of length, used for measuring.
The carpenter used a tape measure to find the exact width of the window frame.
Watercolour/ˈwɔː.təˌkʌl.ər/n
A type of paint that is mixed with water to create soft, translucent colors, or a picture painted using this medium.
Watercolour is a beautiful medium for painting landscapes.
backpack/ˈbækpæk/
A bag with straps that you carry on your back.
bag/bæɡ/
n. sack, pouch; v. pack, load
ballpoint
A pen that writes using a small rotating ball to transfer ink onto paper.
I signed the form with a blue ballpoint.
binder/ˈbaɪndər/
A cover or folder with rings or clamps for holding loose sheets of paper together.
blackboard/ˈblækbɔːrd/
A large board with a smooth, dark surface, used in classrooms for writing on with chalk.
book/bʊk/
n. volume, tome, novel, text; v. reserve, schedule, register, log
bookcase/ˈbʊkkeɪs/
A piece of furniture with shelves used for keeping books.
briefcase/ˈbriːfkeɪs/n
A briefcase is a flat, rectangular leather or vinyl case used for carrying business papers and documents.
calculator/ˈkælkjuleɪtər/
An electronic device or computer program used for performing mathematical calculations.
chair/tʃer/
n. seat, stool; v. lead, preside
chalk/tʃɔːk/
n. a soft white or coloured stick used for writing on a blackboard; v. to write or draw with chalk.
clamp/klæmp/
n. a tool with two parts that are screwed together to hold things tightly in place; v. to fasten with a clamp.
clock/klɑːk/
n. timepiece, time indicator; v. time, measure time
compass/ˈkʌmpəs/
n. a V-shaped instrument with two arms, used for drawing circles and measuring distances on a map; n. an instrument with a magnetized needle that shows the direction of north.
computer/kəmˈpjuːtər/
n. an electronic machine that stores information and uses programs to work with it.
correction fluid
a white liquid used to cover writing mistakes on paper
I used correction fluid to cover the mistake on the paper.
correction tape
A white strip of adhesive material used to cover writing mistakes so that corrected text can be written over it.
I used correction tape to cover the mistake before writing the correct answer.
crayon/ˈkreɪən/
A small stick of colored wax, charcoal, or chalk, used for drawing or writing.
desk/desk/
n. table, workstation
dictionary/ˈdɪkʃəneri/
A book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language in alphabetical order and gives their meaning, or translates them into another language.
document/ˈdɑːkjumənt/n
n. record, file; v. record, register
dossier/ˈdɔːsieɪ/
A collection of detailed papers or documents containing information about a particular person, event, or subject.
drawer/drɔːr/
n. container, compartment; n. artist, illustrator
envelope/ˈenvəloʊp/n
n. enclosure, wrapper; v. wrap, contain
eraser/ɪˈreɪsər/
A small piece of rubber or other material used to remove marks made by a pencil or pen.
fax/fæks/
A machine or method for sending text and pictures electronically over telephone lines.
file/faɪl/
n. a folder or box for keeping papers in order; n. a collection of information stored under one name on a computer; v. to put papers in order.
folder/ˈfoʊldər/
n. file holder, binder, directory, subdirectory
funnel/ˈfʌnl/
n. a tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquid or powder into a narrow opening.
globe/ɡloʊb/
n. sphere, earth model, ball, spherical object
glue/ɡluː/
n. a sticky substance used for joining things together; v. to stick things together with glue.
hole punch
A handheld tool used to make neat holes in sheets of paper.
I used a hole punch to make two holes in the document.
index card/ˈkɑːd ˌɪn.deks/n. phr
A small rectangular piece of stiff paper or cardstock used for recording and organizing information.
She wrote the recipe on a white Index card.
laptop/ˈlæptɑːp/n
A portable computer that is small and light enough to be used on your lap.
legal pads
Writing pads, traditionally yellow and ruled, with sheets glued together at the top.
She wrote the important points from the meeting on legal pads.
map/mæp/
n. chart, diagram; v. chart, plot
marker/ˈmɑː(ɹ)kə(ɹ)/n
n. felt-tip pen, highlighter, sign, indicator
marker pen
a pen with a thick felt tip, used for writing or drawing bold lines
I used a blue marker pen to label the boxes.
memory card
a small removable device used to store digital information such as photos, videos, or files
I inserted the memory card into the camera before taking pictures.
notebook/ˈnoʊtbʊk/
n. notebook, notepad; n. laptop, portable computer
notepad/ˈnoʊtpæd/n
n. writing pad, note paper
office tray
A shallow container used in an office to hold and organize papers or small items.
I put the invoices in the office tray so I could sort them later.
paint/peɪnt/
v. apply color, color a surface; n. colored substance, pigment
paintbrush/ˈpeɪntbrʌʃ/
A brush that is used for applying paint to a surface.
palette/ˈpælət/
A thin board or slab on which an artist lays and mixes colors, or the range of colors used by a particular artist or in a particular work.
paper/ˈpeɪpər/
n. the thin material made from wood pulp, used for writing, printing, and wrapping.
paperweightnoun
a small object that you put on paper so that it doesn’t blow away
pen/pen/
n. writing instrument, ink tool; v. write, compose
pencil/ˈpensl/
n. writing instrument, graphite stick
permanent marker
A pen with ink that is difficult to remove, used for writing or drawing on surfaces.
She used a permanent marker to label the boxes.
personal computer
A personal computer is a computer designed for use by one person at a time, usually at home or in an office.
I use my personal computer to study, work, and store my files.
photocopier/ˈfoʊtoʊkɑːpiər/n
A machine that makes paper copies of documents and other images.
pin/pɪn/
n. fastener, clip, badge, emblem; v. attach, fasten, hold, secure
printer/ˈprɪntər/
n. printing machine, output device
ribbon/ˈrɪbən/
n. strip of fabric, decorative band; n. award symbol, achievement marker
rubber/ˈrʌbər/
n. an eraser, a small piece of soft rubber used to remove pencil marks; n. the stretchy material made from the sap of a tropical tree.
rubber band
a stretchy loop of rubber used to hold things together
I wrapped a rubber band around the papers to keep them together.
rubber stamp
n. a small tool with a raised rubber design that is pressed onto an ink pad and then onto paper to leave a mark; n. a person or body that approves decisions without real thought.
The committee became a rubber stamp for the director's decisions.
ruler/ˈruːlər/
A tool used to measure length and draw straight lines, or a person who rules a country.
scanner/ˈskænər/
A device that copies pictures or documents into a computer, or reads electronic information from something like a barcode.
scissors/ˈsɪzərz/
A tool used for cutting paper, cloth, and other thin materials, consisting of two blades joined together in the middle.
shredder
A machine that cuts paper or other materials into small strips or pieces.
I used the shredder to destroy the old documents.
staplenoun
n. a small piece of bent wire pushed through paper by a stapler to hold sheets together; n. the main food of a region, such as rice or bread.
stapler/ˈsteɪplər/
A small device used for fastening sheets of paper together with a short wire staple.
stationery/ˈsteɪʃəneri/n
Stationery refers to writing materials such as paper, envelopes, and pens.
stencil/ˈstensl/
A thin sheet of plastic, metal, or card with a cut-out design, used to apply ink or paint to a surface to create that pattern.
swivel chair
a chair with a seat that can turn around on a central support
I adjusted the swivel chair so I could face the window.
tape/teɪp/
n. strip, band, recording, audio; v. attach, bind, record, capture
tape dispenser
a device that holds a roll of adhesive tape and lets you cut off pieces easily.
I keep a tape dispenser on my desk for wrapping gifts.
telephone/ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/n
n. phone, communication device
textbook/ˈtekstbʊk/
n. a book used for teaching or studying a particular subject
thumbtack/ˈθʌmtæk/
A short pin with a flat, wide head that can be pressed into a wall or board with your thumb.