noun๐ShareA town containing merchants who have exclusive right, under royal authority, to purchase or produce certain goods for export; also, the body of such merchants seen as a group."The London Company was a staple in the early English trading system. "historybusinesseconomygovernmentroyalcommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(by extension) Place of supply; source."The school cafeteria is the staple for lunch for many students. "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe principal commodity produced in a town or region."In Iowa, corn is a major staple. "economybusinessagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA basic or essential supply."Rice is a staple in the diet of many cultures."itembusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA recurring topic or character."The school's focus on teamwork is a staple of their extracurricular activities. "storyliteraturecharactermediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareShort fiber, as of cotton, sheepโs wool, or the like, which can be spun into yarn or thread."The weaver used cotton staples to create a strong, durable fabric. "materialagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareUnmanufactured material; raw material."Cotton is a common staple in the textile industry. "materialindustryeconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo sort according to its staple."to staple cotton"stationeryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareRelating to, or being market of staple for, commodities."a staple town"businesseconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareEstablished in commerce; occupying the markets; settled."a staple trade"businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareFit to be sold; marketable."The new model of the laptop is a staple in the school's computer lab. "businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareRegularly produced or manufactured in large quantities; belonging to wholesale traffic; principal; chief."The school district's staple textbooks are printed in large quantities and used by many students each year. "businesscommerceindustryeconomymassChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper by penetrating all the sheets and curling around."I used a staple to hold the two documents together. "stationeryutilityitemwritingthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA wire fastener used to secure something else by penetrating and curling."Can you believe they use staples to hold cars together these days?"itemstationeryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA U-shaped metal fastener, used to attach fence wire or other material to posts or structures."The rancher used staples to attach the barbed wire to the fence-posts."materialitembuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareOne of a set of U-shaped metal rods hammered into a structure, such as a piling or wharf, which serve as a ladder."Fortunately, there were staples in the quay wall, and she was able to climb out of the water."nauticalbuildingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA shaft, smaller and shorter than the principal one, joining different levels."The bookshelf had a small staple connecting the top and bottom shelves. "architecturebuildingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA small pit."The archaeologist carefully examined the small staple in the ancient pottery shard. "gapmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA district granted to an abbey."The monastery's staple was a small, rural district, providing land and resources. "propertyreligionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA post; prop; support"The garden fence needed a new staple to keep it from falling over. "structurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo secure with a staple."Please staple the papers together in the top left corner. "stationerywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
