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starter

 

[ ˈstɑːrtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

A person who starts or gives the signal for the beginning of an event, race, etc.

Synonyms

beginner, initiator, instigator

Examples of usage

  • The starter fired the gun to begin the race.
  • The starter announced the commencement of the meal.
Context #2 | Noun

food

A dish served at the beginning of a meal before the main course.

Synonyms

appetizer, entrée, first course

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant offered a selection of starters, including soup and salad.
  • I decided to order the garlic bread as a starter.
Context #3 | Noun

automotive

An electric motor that starts an internal combustion engine.

Synonyms

ignition, starter motor

Examples of usage

  • The car's starter was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced.
  • The mechanic diagnosed the issue with the starter of the vehicle.

Translations

Translations of the word "starter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iniciador

🇮🇳 स्टार्टर

🇩🇪 Anlasser

🇮🇩 pemula

🇺🇦 стартер

🇵🇱 starter

🇯🇵 スターター

🇫🇷 démarreur

🇪🇸 arrancador

🇹🇷 marş motoru

🇰🇷 스타터

🇸🇦 بادئ

🇨🇿 startér

🇸🇰 štartér

🇨🇳 启动器

🇸🇮 zaganjalnik

🇮🇸 ræsir

🇰🇿 стартер

🇬🇪 სტარტერი

🇦🇿 starter

🇲🇽 arrancador

Word origin

The word 'starter' originated in the 16th century, derived from the verb 'start,' meaning 'to begin.' Originally used in the context of initiators of races or events, it later expanded to include the first course of a meal and automotive components. The term has evolved to encompass a variety of beginnings and initiations in different fields.

See also: restart, startable, starting, startle, startled, upstart.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,689, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.