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Staple
STAY-puhl
/ˈsteɪpʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
staple
Dictionary meaning
Necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities.
Examples
- Wheat is a staple crop.
- Staple fibers vary widely in length.
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