starchy

adjective \ ˈstär-chē \

Updated on: 21 Apr 2018

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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Bread, grain, beans, sugar in any form, starchy vegetables and most fruits are eliminated.

— sheah rarback, miamiherald, "Research shows ketogenic diet could be helpful for diabetics | Miami Herald," 16 Apr. 2018
At some restaurants, potatoes are inert, starchy gravy-catchers.

— ali bouzari, San Francisco Chronicle, "Housemade: The silent science behind three signature dishes at Duna," 12 Apr. 2018
Because of the starchy add-ins, these snacks can pack far more calories than plain vegetables.

— Health.com, "6 “Healthy” Snacks a Nutritionist Will Immediately Cut From Your Diet," 6 Apr. 2018
The hashtag #funeralpotatoes mysteriously started trending on Twitter Thursday after Facebook users noticed Walmart advertisements for the starchy staple popping up on their pages.

— alix langone, Fortune, "The Internet Just Discovered Walmart Sells 'Funeral Potatoes' and It Has Questions," 5 Apr. 2018
As starchy foods heat up, their sugars and amino acids react.

— ben guarino and eli rosenberg, chicagotribune.com, "Coffee drinkers, don't fret over California cancer warning," 4 Apr. 2018
This fuses the starchy beans and breadcrumbs with fat and gelatin from the meats, creating a deeply flavorful topping.

— claire saffitz, Bon Appetit, "Cassoulet Is the Most Epic Dish You Will Ever Make," 8 Mar. 2018
As starchy foods heat up, their sugars and amino acids react.

— ben guarino, Washington Post, "California ordered to add cancer warning to coffee, but the science doesn’t hold up," 30 Mar. 2018
Acrylamide is a byproduct formed when sugars and amino acids naturally occurring in starchy foods, such as potatoes and cereal grains, are cooked at high temperatures, according to the American Cancer Society.

— Time, "California Coffee Shops Will Warn Customers About This Possibly Cancer-Causing Chemical. Here's What to Know About It," 30 Mar. 2018

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STARCHY Defined for English Language Learners

starchy

adjective

Definition of starchy for English Language Learners

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

STARCHY Defined for Kids

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

: containing, consisting of, or resembling starch

starchy foods

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