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Definition of starter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sportsplayer in the game at the beginning
- He was a starter in the basketball match.
2.
appetizerUK first course of a mealUK
- For the starter, we had soup and salad.
3.
mechanicsTECH. device that starts an engineTECH.
- He turned the key to engage the starter.
4.
competitioncompetitor who starts in a race
- There were ten starters in the marathon.
5.
sportsperson who signals the start of a race
- The starter fired the gun to begin the race.
6.
fermentationTECH. culture used to start fermentationTECH.
- The baker used a sourdough starter for the bread.
Images of starter
first course of a meal 
device that starts an engine
Expressions with starter
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large home considered a first step into luxury living
They bought a starter castle in the suburbs.
ready to begin a race or competition
The runners were under starter's orders waiting for the signal.
person who begins something later than most others
He was a late starter in learning to swim.
person who has recently started a job
The new starter is getting training this week.
device that starts a vehicle from a distance
He used the remote starter to warm up his car.
set of basic items to start something
She bought a starter kit for painting.
collection of essential items for beginners
The starter pack includes a guidebook and basic tools.
thing that initiates an activity or process
The new policy was a kick-starter for economic growth.
bra for young girls, usually with minimal support
She wore a starter bra for the first time.
inexpensive new house for beginners in property market
A starter home was their first big purchase.
small affordable house for first-time buyers
They bought a starter house after getting married.
handgun firing blanks to start races
The referee fired the starter pistol to begin the race.
metaphorical signal to start an activity
The new project was the starter's pistol for innovation.
something that initiates thinking or discussion
The teacher used a thought starter to engage the students in the lesson.
first short-lived marriage seen as preparation
Their starter marriage ended after just two years.
mixture of flour and water fermented for sourdough
She fed the bread starter daily to keep it active.
alcoholic drink taken early in the day
He had a heart starter before breakfast.
person who starts work and solves problems without being told
She is a self-starter and always finds solutions.
device used to start a car battery
I used a jump starter to revive my car.
battery providing power to start a vehicle engine
The starter battery failed, and the car wouldn't start.
electric motor that starts an engine
The starter motor malfunctioned, so the car wouldn't start.
person or thing not starting a race
The horse was a non-starter in the derby.
prepared microorganisms added to begin and control fermentation in food or liquids
The cheesemaker added a starter culture to the warm milk.
Origin of starter
English, start (begin) + er (agent suffix)
Terms with starter included in their meaning
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bread starter
commercial yeast sold for baking
spice mixture
thick, wet blend used as the main starter for curry
baking bread
bread made with a fermented starter, tangy flavor, and chewy texture
small talk
use as a casual conversation starter without expecting details
conversation starter
beginning a talk to get someone's attention
starter
smaller dish before the main course
conversation starter
remark intended to start a conversation or make a point
self-starter
person who improves their situation through their own efforts
sports
turn to be a starter in a game
sports
first official appearance as a starter in sports
vehicle starter
switch that operates a solenoid to start the engine
seafood dish
cold dish of prawns with a pink sauce served as a starter
event starter
person who causes an event to happen
cuisine
Italian starter with cold meats, cheese, and vegetables
chemistry
small starter piece that helps grow a larger crystal of identical material
starter beverage
drink served to stimulate appetite
food
appetizer or starter dish
food
dish of cooked pork cartilage and skin served as starter
conversation starter
use as a casual question to start a conversation about outside conditions
conversation starter
person who starts a conversation with someone
starter
small turbine driven by compressed air
starter
yeast-rich foam from brewing used for baking or fermenting
starter role
person or thing that inducts
starter
mixture of flour and water fermented with wild yeast
Examples of starter in a sentence
She earned her spot as a starter. We ordered a shrimp cocktail as a starter. The starter was followed by a delicious main course. The mechanic replaced the faulty starter. A clicking sound indicated a problem with the starter. Each starter received a numbered bib.
Only three starters reached the first checkpoint. The starter checked that every runner was ready. At dawn, the starter sent the cyclists off. He prepared the starter for the beer fermentation. The starter was crucial for the yogurt's texture.
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- French:titulaire, entrée, ...
- German:Startspieler, Vorspeise, ...
- Italian:titolare, antipasto, ...
- Spanish:titular, entrante, ...
- Portuguese:titular, aperitivo, ...
- Chinese:首发球员, 开胃菜, ...
- Japanese:先発選手, 前菜, ...
- Arabic:لاعب أساسي, مُقَبِّل, ...
- Hebrew:שַׂחְקָן פּוֹתֵחַ, מָנָה רִאשׁוֹנָה, ...
- Russian:основной игрок, закуска, ...
- Ukrainian:основний гравець, закуска, ...
- Hindi:शुरुआती खिलाड़ी, स्टार्टर, ...
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