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Staple

/stˈeɪpəl/
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(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.

Rice is one of those staple commodities.
Instant noodles are a staple among college students.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Rice is a ____ food in many across Asian countries, being served with almost every single meal of the day.

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