starchy

adjective \ ˈstär-chē \

|Updated on: 10 Aug 2018

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Definition of starchy

starchier; starchiest

1 : containing, consisting of, or resembling starch

starchy foods

2 : formal, stiff

a starchy lawyer

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starchily

play \ˈstär-chə-lē\ adverb

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starchiness

play \ˈstär-chē-nəs\ noun

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The key here is to use the starchy pasta water to bring the elements together; the artichokes themselves don’t exude enough liquid to create a sauce.

— melissa clark, charlotteobserver, "Diving into the delicious mess that is the artichoke | Charlotte Observer," 15 May 2018
Going for rolls or to sushi restaurants where the proportion of fish to rice is higher is an additional way to get more healthy, filling protein and less of these starchy carbs.

— sophia gottfried, Time, "Is Sushi Healthy? Here’s Everything You Need to Know," 18 Apr. 2018
First off, the French fries are unmistakably English chips: twice-fried wedges that are steamy and starchy on the inside.

— pete wells, New York Times, "Chez Ma Tante, Where Falafel and Kedgeree Live in Harmony," 27 Mar. 2018
And remember to serve it all with something satisfying and starchy (think polenta, egg noodles, or rice) to soak up all that meaty goodness.

— bon appétit, Bon Appetit, "How to Braise Meat without a Recipe (Seriously!)," 19 Feb. 2018
Today, in fact, the country has the 12th largest instant noodle market in the world, with 1.76 billion servings of the starchy stuff sold here each year.

— ryan lenora brown, The Christian Science Monitor, "What noodles can teach us about Nigeria's reluctance on free trade," 9 July 2018
Or a starchy essay can be transformed into something with the casual familiarity of a chatty blog post.

— lisa wood shapiro, WIRED, "The End of Dyslexia," 18 June 2018
Slice it elegantly, drizzle with olive oil, and broil it for a gorgeous starchy side to serve at supper.

— alex van buren, Health.com, "Making No-Knead Bread Is So Much Easier Than You Think—and You’ll Use It in Meals All Week Long," 23 May 2018
The key here is to use the starchy pasta water to bring the elements together; the artichokes themselves don’t exude enough liquid to create a sauce.

— melissa clark, charlotteobserver, "Diving into the delicious mess that is the artichoke | Charlotte Observer," 15 May 2018

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starchy

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Definition of starchy for English Language Learners

: containing, consisting of, or resembling starch
: very formal and serious in behavior

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starchy

adjective \ ˈstär-chē \

Definition of starchy for Students

starchier; starchiest

: like or containing starch

A potato is a starchy vegetable.

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starchy

adjective \ ˈstär-chē \

medical Definition of starchy

starchier; starchiest

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starchy foods

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