B1nounworkbusiness
US/səˈplaɪz/
UK/səˈplaɪz/
things people need for a purpose, such as pens and paper in an office, or food
In context
We are running low on office supplies, so please order more paper.
Hospitals ran out of medical supplies during the storm.
Staff must sign for any supplies they take from the storeroom.
Words that go with supplies
noun + noun
- office suppliesOffice supplies are kept in the cabinet by the printer.
- food suppliesFood supplies are limited because of the flooding.
adjective + noun
- medical suppliesThe charity delivers medical supplies to remote villages.
verb + preposition
- run out of suppliesThe team ran out of supplies halfway up the mountain.
verb + noun
- order suppliesWho is in charge of ordering supplies this month?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a suppliesCorrect: supplies (or a supply of ...)