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starters

 

[ หˆstษ‘หrtษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food menu

Starters are small dishes served before the main course of a meal, intended to stimulate the appetite. They can vary widely in choice, ranging from light salads or soups to more substantial items like appetizers or tapas.

Synonyms

appetizers, hors d'oeuvres

Examples of usage

  • We ordered two starters to share before the main course.
  • The restaurant specializes in vegetarian starters.
  • I prefer soups as my starter.
  • The menu features a variety of international starters.
Context #2 | Noun

beginners

In a different context, 'starters' can refer to beginners or newcomers in a field or activity. This usage highlights those who are just beginning their journey, whether it be in sports, education, or other pursuits.

Synonyms

beginners, initiates, novices

Examples of usage

  • The program is designed for starters in the sport.
  • Starters in programming often find the basics challenging.
  • The club welcomes starters in photography.
  • We have a special session for starters in graphic design.

Translations

Translations of the word "starters" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entradas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเคพเคฐเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorspeisen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makanan pembuka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะบัƒัะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przystawki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰่œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entrรฉes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entrantes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meze

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „์ฑ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุจู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edkrmy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predkrmy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€่ƒƒ่œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predjedi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forrรฉttir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐา“ะฐะผะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜ แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒซแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸlanฤŸฤฑc yemษ™klษ™ri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entradas

Etymology

The word 'starter' originates from the verb 'start', which traces back to Middle English 'starten', meaning to leap up or spring up. The term began to gain its culinary meaning in the early 20th century, reflecting a shift in dining styles which emphasized multiple courses in a meal. As dining became more elaborate, particularly in Western cultures, the notion of serving small dishes as precursors to the main course took hold. The plural form 'starters' thus reflects this practice, enhancing the dining experience by offering varied tastes and preparations, ultimately evolving into what we recognize in modern menus today.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,160, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.