adjective
- not being a staple; not essential, basic, or regularly stocked or consumed
Usage: often used in commercial or dietary contexts
Examples
- The store carries both staple and nonstaple grocery items.
- Luxury foods are considered nonstaple products.
- During the budget review, the company cut spending on nonstaple supplies.
- Nonstaple crops are grown for specialty markets rather than general consumption.
- The diet includes staple grains and nonstaple seasonal vegetables.