What is another word for mainstay?

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[ mˈe͡ɪnste͡ɪ], [ mˈe‍ɪnste‍ɪ], [ m_ˈeɪ_n_s_t_eɪ]

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How to use "Mainstay" in context?

Every household needs a mainstay. This could be anything from a kitchen staple, such as flour, sugar, or baking soda, to a necessary item, like a tool or appliance. Whatever the mainstay, it is an essential part of every household.

Traditionally, a mainstay is a staple food or beverage that is necessary for sustenance. Depending on the region of the world, different staples have been used as mainstays over the years. In the United States, wheat, corn, and rice are staples, while in rural Africa, sorghum is a mainstay.

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