staple
nounUK /ˈsteɪ.pəl/
US /ˈsteɪ.pəl/
A staple is a small piece of metal that holds papers together.
She used a staple to attach the pages of her report.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A staple is a basic food that people eat often.
Rice is a staple in many countries.
3. A staple is a main or important product.
Tourism is a staple of the local economy.
4. As an adjective, staple means main or most important.
Bread and milk are staple foods in many homes.