Synonyms
Examples of starchy in a Sentence
a starchy and demanding teacher
Recent Examples on the Web
This two-day fête pays homage to this starchy yellow vegetable with events like a parade, a corn-eating contest, a fire department water fight, a demolition derby, a karaoke contest, and other corny activities.
—
Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024
Its top layer is made from soft, breathable microfiber that won't feel stiff or starchy beneath your sheets.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for starchy 
Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024
Its top layer is made from soft, breathable microfiber that won't feel stiff or starchy beneath your sheets.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for starchy
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'starchy.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near starchy
Cite this Entry
“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starchy. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
starchy
adjective
starchier; starchiest
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling starch
starchy foods
2
: consisting of or marked by formality or stiffness
starchiness
noun
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share