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Definition staple in American English

staple noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsteɪp(ə)l/
1

a small piece of wire that you press through pieces of paper with a small object called a stapler so that the ends of the wire bend over and fasten the pieces of paper together

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acetate binder blotter
1.1

a small piece of metal shaped like a U with pointed ends that you force into a surface to hold something in place

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acetate binder blotter
Example

The shops are running out of staples such as rice and cooking oil.

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2.1

a regular and important part or feature of something

Example

The black dress was an enduring staple of Diana's wardrobe.

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feature priority element
Definition staple in American English