Meaning & Definition of Starter in English
English⟶
Starter
/stɑrtər/
noun
1. An electric motor for starting an engine
synonym:
- starter,
- starter motor,
- starting motor
2. A contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning
synonym:
- starter
3. The official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
synonym:
- starter,
- dispatcher
4. Any new participant in some activity
synonym:
- newcomer,
- fledgling,
- fledgeling,
- starter,
- neophyte,
- freshman,
- newbie,
- entrant
5. Food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
synonym:
- appetizer,
- appetiser,
- starter
6. A hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
synonym:
- crank,
- starter
7. A culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough
- "To make sourdough you need a starter"
synonym:
- starter
Examples of using
Tomatoes may be served hot or cold, as a starter or as a side dish.