Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Staples.
Staples - as a noun
(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basicA natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn
Example: "Staple fibers vary widely in length"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
staple fiberstaple fibreMaterial suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
raw materialHypernyms (Closely Related)
materialstuffHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A short u-shaped wire nail
Paper fastener consisting of a short length of u-shaped wire that can fasten papers together
Staples - as an adjective satellite
Necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities
Example: "Wheat is a staple crop"
Staples - as a verb
Secure or fasten with a staple or staples
Example: "Staple the papers together"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unstapleExample Sentences
"I need to buy some staples for my stapler."
"She ran out of staples while working on her project."
"The office supply store sells a variety of staples."
"The teacher used staples to attach papers to the bulletin board."
"The company uses eco-friendly staples in their packaging."
Word Game Points
Is STAPLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, staples is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STAPLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is STAPLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, staples is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTAPLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is STAPLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, staples is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTAPLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
