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    staple
    /ˈsteɪpl/

    noun

    • 1. a main or important element of something: "bread, milk, and other staples"
    • 2. the fibre of cotton or wool considered with regard to its length and degree of fineness: "jackets made from long-staple Egyptian cotton"

    adjective

    • 1. main or important, especially in terms of consumption: "the staple foods of the poor"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTAPLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of staple as a noun, adjective and verb in English, with synonyms, related words and phrases. Find out how to use staple in different contexts, such as office, economy, food and business.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stapleStaple Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word staple, from a fastener to a commodity to a source. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of staple.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTAPLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of staple as a noun, adjective and verb in English. Find out how to use staple in different contexts, such as office, economy, food and fashion, with examples and translations.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › stapleSTAPLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    a basic or necessary item of food: She bought flour, sugar, salt, and other staples. a basic or principal item, thing, feature, element, or part: Cowboy dramas are a staple on television. the fiber of wool, cotton, flax, rayon, etc., considered with reference to length and fineness.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › stapleStaple - definition of staple by The Free Dictionary

    Staple can mean a fastener, a commodity, a fiber, or a basic element. Learn the different meanings and uses of staple with examples from various sources.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTAPLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of staple as an adjective, noun and verb, with examples of usage and translations. A staple is something basic and very important, or a small piece of wire to join paper, or to join paper with a staple.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTAPLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word staple, from a type of wire or fastener to a basic or essential food or product. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word origin of staple.

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