noun · neutral
staple
/ˈsteɪpəl/STA·ple
Band 5-6speakingtask2
a basic food that is eaten regularly and in large amounts in a particular place
Examples
“Rice is a staple in many Asian diets.”
“Wheat and maize are staples in several countries.”
“Potatoes were once the staple crop of the region.”
Band 8 sentence
“In regions where transport is limited, local staples such as yams or maize often determine both daily diets and seasonal trade.”
Collocations
- staple food
- staple crop
- dietary staple
Word family
staple food nounstaples noun (plural)staple (adj) adjective
Common mistakes
The staple of Vietnam are rice.→The staple food of Vietnam is rice.
Rice is the staples in many countries.→Rice is a staple in many countries.
Say it for a higher band
5basic food→6main food→7+staple
Synonyms
basic food
main food
Easily confused
stable
“The horse is kept in the stable behind the barn.”
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