STARTER as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) starter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • an electric motor for starting an engine
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) starter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  3. Meaning
    • food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) starter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  4. Meaning
    • any new participant in some activity
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) starter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) starter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  6. Meaning
    • a contestant who is in the game at the beginning
    Hypernyms(s) starter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  7. Meaning
    • a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough
    Usage Example(s)
    • to make sourdough you need a starter
    Hypernyms(s) starter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower