a slow start

phrase

: lack of success at first

Despite a slow start at the box office, the movie's popularity has increased steadily.

The team got off to a slow start this season but is playing well now.

Examples of a slow start in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The game got off to a slow start as Atlanta led 9-1 after the first five minutes. — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

It's been a slow start to the season, but Cooley played well in their recent win over the Carolina Hurricanes, and followed it up with some stellar interviews off of it. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

After a slow start dug a 24-point hole, the Falcons marched within one possession late, but still fell short. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026

After a slow start, the Rebels rattled off 31 unanswered points. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for a slow start

• counterpart
• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart