nonstaple
/nɑnˈsteɪpəl/
adjective
- Not considered a basic or essential item, especially in terms of food or supplies.
- The grocery store had a sale on nonstaple items like snacks and soda.
- During the emergency, people stocked up on staples and avoided buying nonstaple goods.
- The budget prioritized staple foods over nonstaple luxuries.
Synonyms
noun
- An item that is not a basic necessity, especially a food or household product.
- She spent her allowance on nonstaples such as magazines and fancy coffee.
- The pantry was full of staples, but we had few nonstaples like cookies and chips.
- The store's nonstaples section includes candy, spices, and specialty sauces.