starter

¹start·er

noun \ˈstär-tər\

Definition of STARTER

1

: a person who initiates or sets going: as

a : an official who gives the signal to begin a race

b : one who dispatches vehicles

2

a : one that engages in a competition; especially : a member of a starting lineup

b : one that begins to engage in an activity or process

3

: one that causes something to begin operating: as

a : a device for starting an engine; especially : an electric motor used to start an internal combustion engine

b : material containing microorganisms (as yeast) used to induce a desired fermentation

4

: something that is the beginning of a process, activity, or series; especially : appetizer

— for starters

: to begin with

Examples of STARTER

1. The team is playing only five regular starters.
2. The car's starter needs to be replaced.

First Known Use of STARTER

1622

Rhymes with STARTER

barter, carter, charter, darter, garter, martyr, tartar

²starter

adjective

Definition of STARTER

: of, relating to, or being an item acquired with the expectation that a more elaborate or sophisticated model will be acquired in the future <a starter home>

First Known Use of STARTER

1946

Rhymes with STARTER

barter, carter, charter, garter, martyr, tartar