staple
/ˈsteɪpəl/
noun
- A small piece of wire used to fasten papers together, pushed through them by a stapler.
- The report was held together with a single staple in the top corner.
- I need a new box of staples for the office stapler.
- She removed the staple from the document before scanning it.
- A basic or important food item that is eaten regularly.
- Potatoes are a staple food in many European diets.
- Bread has been a dietary staple for centuries.
- Rice is a staple in many Asian countries.
- A main or important product or item that is regularly produced or used.
- The company's main staple is its line of kitchen appliances.
- Cotton is a staple of the textile industry in this region.
- Coffee is a staple export for several South American countries.
Synonyms
verb
- To fasten something with a staple or staples.
- Please staple these pages together before handing them in.
- He stapled the receipt to the expense report.
- The teacher asked the students to staple their homework assignments.