starter

noun countable

UK /ˈstɑː(r)tə(r)/

Word Forms

singular	starter
plural	starters

1
an official who signals the start of a race, especially by firing a gun
Synonyms and related words
Commentating, refereeing, and judging sports and competitions
book
booking
call
2
a person or horse that takes part in a race or game when it starts
Fewer than half the starters will finish within four hours.
Synonyms and related words
Participants in games and competitions
a good/bad loser
all-comers
a sore loser
Synonyms and related words
Horse racing and other horse riding competitions
accumulator
Ascot
betting shop
3
someone who starts an activity at a particular time or in a particular way
Tiger Woods was among the early starters.
I’ve always been a slow starter in the mornings.
Synonyms and related words
Inventors, innovators and creators
engineer
the first
creative
4
a small amount of food eaten at the start of a meal
Stuffed peppers make a good starter for a dinner party.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of meals
accompaniment
afters
antipasto
5
something that you say or do to start a particular activity, for example a conversation or a game
The pupils’ own experiences can be a useful starter for discussion.
I’ll give you the first three letters as a starter (=for you to guess the rest of the word).
Synonyms and related words
Beginnings, starts and early stages
beginning
start
introduction
6
the part of a machine or engine that makes it start
Synonyms and related words
Parts of machines and machinery
ancillary
ball bearing
bearing
7
starter for ten
an idea or suggestion; the expression comes from the popular TV quiz show University Challenge
As a starter for ten we’re thinking of framing the review around three themes.
The possibilities are endless, but here’s a starter for ten.
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 12/10/2017
Open Dictionary - October2017

phrases

for starters

under starter’s orders

starter ​‌

starter for ten

starter ​‌

starter for ten

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