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Definition starter in American English

starter noun

[countable] noun
/ˈstɑrtər/
1

an official who signals the start of a race, especially by firing a gun

Synonyms and related words
book call call
2

a person or horse that takes part in a race or game when it starts

Example

Fewer than half the starters will finish.

3

someone who starts an activity at a particular time or in a particular way

Example

Tiger Woods was among the early starters.

Example

I've always been a slow starter in the mornings.

Synonyms and related words
creative commons engineer pioneer
4

a small amount of food eaten at the start of a meal

Example

Stuffed peppers make a good starter for a dinner party.

Synonyms and related words
accompaniment antipasto aperitif
5

something that you say or do to start a particular activity, for example a conversation or a game

Example

The students' own experiences can be a useful starter for discussion.

Example

I'll give you the first three letters as a starter (=for you to guess the rest of the word).

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
6

the part of a machine or engine that makes it start

Synonyms and related words
ancillary ball bearing bearing
7

an idea or suggestion; the expression comes from the popular TV quiz show University Challenge

Example

As a starter for ten we're thinking of framing the review around three themes.

Example

The possibilities are endless, but here's a starter for ten.

Definition starter in American English