noun
stapler
STAYP-luh
Stapler (noun) means a small hand-operated device that fastens sheets of paper together by driving a metal staple through them. Example: “She reached across the desk to borrow a stapler.”
noun
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A small hand-operated device that fastens sheets of paper together by driving a metal staple through them.
"She reached across the desk to borrow a stapler."
"The office stapler jammed halfway through the pile."
How to use stapler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe desk tool used to fasten paper together with staples.
Common pairings
staple gun
office stapler
load the stapler
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Word forms
- Plural
- staplers
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Etymology
Formed from the verb "staple" plus the agent suffix "-er," describing the tool that does the stapling.
Synonyms
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stapling machine
Frequently asked questions
What does “stapler” mean?
The word “stapler” means a small hand-operated device that fastens sheets of paper together by driving a metal staple through them. In plain terms, the desk tool used to fasten paper together with staples.
How do you pronounce “stapler”?
“Stapler” is pronounced STAYP-luh (/ˈsteɪplɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stapler” in a sentence?
Here is “stapler” used in a sentence: “She reached across the desk to borrow a stapler.”
What part of speech is “stapler”?
“Stapler” is a noun.
