What does "staple" mean?

Vocabulary Word: staple

1. Definition (n.) basic food item

Examples Meat and potatos are the staples of an American dinner.

2. Definition (n.) tiny metal wire that clips pieces of paper together

Examples I didn’t want my essay to get out of order, so I used a staple to keep them together.

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United States

Staples are a staple for my desk.

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My family is the staple in my life!