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starched

 

[ stɑːrtʃt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

fabric treatment

Starched refers to fabric that has been treated with starch to make it stiff and crisp. This process is often used on clothing like shirts and table linens to achieve a neat appearance.

Synonyms

crisped, hardened, stiffened

Examples of usage

  • He wore a starched shirt to the formal event.
  • The table was set with starched napkins and tablecloths.
  • She prefers starched fabrics for her professional wardrobe.
Context #2 | Verb

clothing treatment

To starch means to treat fabric with starch to make it crisp and stiff. This technique has been used historically to maintain the appearance of clothing, particularly in formal or professional settings.

Synonyms

crisp, harden, stiffen

Examples of usage

  • I need to starch my shirt before the interview.
  • He starches his suits to keep them looking sharp.
  • The laundry service offers to starch all shirts.

Translations

Translations of the word "starched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 engomado

🇮🇳 स्टार्च किया हुआ

🇩🇪 stärkend

🇮🇩 dikenakan kanji

🇺🇦 крохмальований

🇵🇱 starchowany

🇯🇵 でんぷんで処理された

🇫🇷 amidonné

🇪🇸 almidonado

🇹🇷 nişasta ile kaplanmış

🇰🇷 전분 처리된

🇸🇦 مُنشَّط بالنشا

🇨🇿 škrobený

🇸🇰 škrobený

🇨🇳 淀粉处理过的

🇸🇮 škrobljen

🇮🇸 sterkjur

🇰🇿 крахмалданған

🇬🇪 მჭიდრო

🇦🇿 gərginləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 almidonado

Etymology

The word 'starched' originates from the Middle English term 'starche', which is derived from the Old French 'estre', a term related to the proto-Germanic 'starhwaz'. The original use of starch was from the early 14th century, where it referred to a starchy substance used in laundering to stiffen fabrics. This method evolved over the centuries, becoming a common practice in maintaining the appearance of fine garments during the height of European fashion in the 18th and 19th centuries. Starching garments was especially popular among the upper classes as a symbol of social status and elegance. The gradual decline in the use of starch in everyday clothing occurred with the rise of more casual fashions in the 20th century, but it remains prevalent in specific contexts like formal wear and hospitality.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,149, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.