Staple

/ˈsteɪ.pəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A basic item or necessity that is commonly used or consumed.

Rice is a staple food in many countries around the world.

A metal or plastic fastener used to hold sheets of paper together.

She used a stapler to attach the document with a staple.

A principal product or commodity of a given region.

Cotton has been a staple of the economy in the southern United States.

verb

To fasten or attach using a staple.

He will staple the pages together before submitting the report.

To supply or provide with essential goods, often food.

The farmer staples the market with fresh vegetables every season.

Middle English, from Old French 'estaple', meaning a market or trade center.

staple diet

The main food eaten regularly in a particular region.

staple goods

Essential products used regularly.

stapler

A device used to fasten papers together with staples.

stapling

The process of fastening papers together with staples.

A common or essential item in one's life.

My phone is a staple in my daily routine.

Something that is frequently utilized.

Streaming services are a staple for entertainment nowadays.