staple character

noun

A stock character, especially one that is overused.

“The mad scientist was a staple character in many horror films.”

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Meanings

nounstaple character (plural staple characters)

plural staple characters

  1. broadcastingA stock character, especially one that is overused.

    The mad scientist was a staple character in many horror films.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
stock character
Cite this entry
APA

staple character. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/staple%20character

MLA

“staple character.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/staple%20character. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “staple character,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/staple%20character.

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