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staple

Meaning

An essential commodity or product that is regularly produced or consumed and is widely available; a fundamental element or ingredient of a diet or economy.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

For many families, rice is a staple, a food they can always find at the store and eat every day. It's a basic thing that keeps them fed and strong, a fundamental part of their meals.

The portable synth-kits were a real staple for the nomadic desert traders. Without those solar-powered music boxes, they’d never have enough joy or a way to barter for water. Their hum was the sound of survival, a basic need met.

The old woman carefully measured the glowing dust. Without this strange, pulsing substance, her hydroponic fungus farm would fail, and the entire settlement would starve. It was the absolute staple of their survival, more vital than water or air.

For many, a warm loaf of bread is a delicious staple. Without this starchy wonder, breakfast would be sad. Even a hungry badger dreams of it. This essential bread is always there, a fundamental part of our happy tummies!

The glow-worm's bioluminescence isn't just for show; it's a staple in the nocturnal insect underworld, a fundamental light source for midnight beetle rave announcements and lost-moth rescue signals. Without this everyday glow, chaos would erupt amongst the chittering critters.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

Living on canned beans and rice wasn't ideal, but it was a staple that kept the hunger pangs at bay. It was the fundamental element of survival when money was tight, a readily available food source that everyone could rely on.

The sputtering generator had become a terrifyingly common sight, a true staple in our isolated community. Without its constant hum, the frozen food would thaw, the water purification would stop, and the basic tools that kept us fed and safe would be useless.

The flickering bioluminescent algae are our staple, the primary food source after the solar flares. Without this constant, dependable harvest, the entire undercity economy would collapse. We rely on it for survival, a fundamental element of our daily existence down here.

For most people, coffee is an absolute staple. Without their morning brew, they'd likely be useless lumps of sleep-deprived goo, unable to even butter their toast. This caffeinated elixir truly fuels the nation, a fundamental ingredient in everyone's daily grind, whether it's work or just avoiding falling asleep mid-sentence.

My pet slime, Gloop, considers fermented cabbage a dietary staple, claiming it unlocks his psychic potential. Without it, his existential pronouncements turn into mere gurgles, proving cabbage is truly the fundamental element of Gloop's bizarre economy of slime-based enlightenment.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

Without bread, the small cafe would struggle. It's a fundamental element of their menu, a reliable offering that customers expect. This staple, affordable and always on hand, is what keeps their doors open and people coming back for more.

After weeks of rationing, the discovery of the preserved root vegetable felt like a miracle. Its earthy scent, once overlooked, now signaled true sustenance, a dependable staple that promised to bridge the gap until the next harvest cycle.

After the blight, the community relied on resilient algae farms. Their nutrient-rich biomass became the unquestioned staple, feeding everyone and powering their salvaged generators. Without this readily available, fundamental resource, survival itself would have been impossible, a chilling thought they now understood intimately.

Behold, the humble potato! This tuber is a true staple, a fundamental element of countless cuisines, from humble stews to elaborate gratin. Without this starchy marvel, many diets would crumble. Imagine a world without fries! A culinary apocalypse, I tell you.

Pickled dodo eggs, once a regional delicacy, have become a true dietary staple for discerning space pirates. These briny spheres, easily procured from intergalactic bazaars, provide vital nutrients for long voyages and are a fundamental element of any pirate's galley, far surpassing freeze-dried Martian algae.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

For many households, rice is a veritable staple, providing sustenance and a sense of economic stability through its ubiquity and affordability. When resources are meager, this fundamental element of their diet becomes an indispensable safeguard against gnawing hunger.

The luminescence harvested from deep sea anglerfish became a vital staple for orbital colonies, its pervasive glow a crucial nutrient for their subterranean agriculture. Without this commonplace resource, the entire ecosystem would collapse, demonstrating its fundamental necessity for survival in that alien environment.

The rehydration salts, a vital staple for every prospector braving the silica deserts, offered a tangible comfort amidst the parched immensity. Without them, sustenance would dwindle, and the arduous trek would become an insurmountable challenge, their ubiquitous presence a silent testament to survival’s fundamental needs.

Beans and rice, the quintessential gastronomic foundation, have long been a dietary staple across numerous societies, their ubiquity ensuring accessibility even during times of pecuniary impecuniosity. Their robust nutritional profile and low cost render them an indubitable cornerstone for sustenance, a veritable linchpin for culinary resilience and an unassuming yet indispensable element of a balanced diet.

The ubiquitous pickled gherkin, a pungent desideratum of discerning gourmands and clandestine midnight snackers alike, has become a veritable staple in the pantry of every self-respecting Elizabethan pirate. Its briny effervescence offers a piquant counterpoint to the desiccated, eldritch fruits that comprise the bulk of their austere diet, proving an indispensable gustatory anchor in their tempestuous maritime existence.

Difficulty

Basic — Common words most learners already know.

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