staple
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“At least for the next week, while I still have the staple in my head, I definitely am just gonna keep a distance,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The late-night show is a staple of network television—maybe even one that has held on past its era.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
Athletes have been a staple of “DWTS” since the show began in 2005, with several sports stars emerging as champions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Malaysia is resorting to cloud seeding to bring much-needed rain to the country's "rice bowl" north, where a drought has delayed planting of the staple crop and raised supply fears.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
My mother dished out sadza, a cornmeal porridge that is our staple food.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
Vocabulary lists containing staple
This Week in Words: February 19 - 23, 2018
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Africa - Introductory
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Africa - Middle School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
