I'll be back on Monday.
May I ask Grammar Geek to take over my turn?
Oh, that was good - yes, of course, Staples is a large, office-supply store chain.
And I have a box of them... but not in my purse.
Grace, I will do a word for you. Enjoy your time with your family.
Six letters. New word. Go!
Is it a noun? If so, is it a living thing?
Is it a verb? If so, can human do it?
A noun, inanimate. Not a verb.
Does it belong to a particular geographic area / culture etc? - Nope. Worldwide, as far as I know.Is it portable? - YesIs it useful? - YesCan it be another part of speech (noun aside)? - Not that I can think of
They can be functional, but many are simply decorative.