Intermediate Food & Eating

Staple Food

/ˈsteɪpl fuːd/ noun

Meaning

A food eaten regularly and forming a major part of a standard diet.

हिंदी मेंएक भोजन जो नियमित रूप से खाया जाता है और मानक आहार का एक प्रमुख हिस्सा बनाता है।

Example Sentences

“Rice is a staple food in many countries.”

चावल कई देशों में एक मुख्य भोजन है।

“Wheat and rice are important staple foods.”

गेहूं और चावल महत्वपूर्ण मुख्य भोजन हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

Don't confuse with "stable" (steady, secure) — the words sound similar but are unrelated in meaning.

Good to Know

Synonyms
staple
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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