noun A town containing merchants who have exclusive right, under royal authority, to purchase or produce certain goods for export; also, the body of such merchants seen as a group.
noun Place of supply; source.
noun The principal commodity produced in a town or region.
noun A basic or essential supply.
Rice is a staple in the diet of many cultures.
noun A recurring topic, character, or item.
Lurid stories are a staple of tabloid journalism.
noun Short fiber, as of cotton, sheep’s wool, or the like, which can be spun into yarn or thread.