Staple Synonyms and Antonyms

stāpəl
(usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. basic
A natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. staple fiber
  2. staple fibre
Material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. raw-material
Secure or fasten with a staple or staples
(Verb)
Antonyms:
  1. unstaple

Staple Sentence Examples

  • The staple crop is rice, which is grown on 77 per cent.

  • In the north the staple products for export are salt, grain, wool and cotton, in the south opium and cotton; while the imports consist of sugar, hardware and piece goods.

  • The staple articles of export are hides, wool and dates.

  • The staple crop is rice.

  • Wheat is the staple food over the greater part of the country.

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