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Some starchy vegetables include potatoes (all varieties), corn, green peas, and winter squash such as pumpkin, butternut squash, and acorn squash.
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
One thing that can affect a flare-up is the strong and starchy detergent used by hotels, and complimentary robes can cause quite an issue for us (bedding doesn’t seem to be much of an issue while wearing pajamas and towels are used too briefly).
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2025
Stripe Classic Percale Duvet Set $248 $190 Brooklinen Who doesn’t love the crisp, starchy feel of percale?
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
That corn milk is a naturally sweet, starchy liquid perfect for adding flavor and texture to anything, including soups, salad dressings, corn puddings, and—of course—fresh creamed corn.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
One thing that can affect a flare-up is the strong and starchy detergent used by hotels, and complimentary robes can cause quite an issue for us (bedding doesn’t seem to be much of an issue while wearing pajamas and towels are used too briefly).
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2025
Stripe Classic Percale Duvet Set $248 $190 Brooklinen Who doesn’t love the crisp, starchy feel of percale?
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
That corn milk is a naturally sweet, starchy liquid perfect for adding flavor and texture to anything, including soups, salad dressings, corn puddings, and—of course—fresh creamed corn.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for starchy
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starchy. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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starchy
adjective
starchier; starchiest
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling starch
starchy foods
2
: consisting of or marked by formality or stiffness
starchiness
noun
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