starter

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noun

start·er ˈstär-tər How to pronounce starter (audio)

: a person who initiates or sets going: such as

: an official who gives the signal to begin a race

: one who dispatches vehicles

: one that engages in a competition

especially : a member of a starting lineup

: one that begins to engage in an activity or process

: one that causes something to begin operating: such as

: a device for starting an engine

especially : an electric motor used to start an internal combustion engine

: material containing microorganisms (such as yeast) used to induce a desired fermentation

: something that is the beginning of a process, activity, or series

especially : appetizer

Example Sentences

Noun The team is playing only five regular starters. The car's starter needs to be replaced.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Milwaukee’s Game 1 starter, Cobin Burnes, and his family also are participating in the efforts, along with former Brewers reliever Josh Hader.

Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Sep. 2022 Filling out the rest of the starting unit was Mahlman and another first-time starter, senior Michael Furtney at right guard.

Journal Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Inside linebacker Omar Speights is a third-year starter, and defensive end Isaac Hodgins leads the defense with 30 career starts.

oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2022 Smoke and Jefferson were the starter and backup, respectively, on UK's first depth chart, released Monday.

Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2022 Keeping a third quarterback would mean giving up something else, either a special teams starter or a backup at a position that could see the field, like cornerback, linebacker or wide receiver.

Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Aug. 2022 Burnes had a big arm and gradually dialed in his command to become Saint Mary’s best starter.

Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 Michigan is dealing with a quarterback competition of its own between last year’s starter, Cade McNamara, and sophomore J.J. McCarthy, who came in as a five-star recruit.

Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2022 Their starter, JT Brubaker, had lost 23 games since the start of last season, the fourth-most in the majors.

Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022

Adjective

None of the five are starter-quality small forwards.

Chris Fedor, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2022 How does Gerry Bohanon being named starter impact the future of the QB position?

Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 Investors just sign up for the starter pack on the company’s website - without any obligation to sign up for an IRA.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 Carolina will be backup QB Jacoby Brissett’s first regular season start in place of starter Deshaun Watson, who is suspended for 11 games.

Ted Crow, cleveland, 28 Aug. 2022 Boasting responsive cushioning, grippy traction and a secure midfoot, the Pegasus 3 is a great starter shoe for off-road runners and those needing a casual sneaker to wear on short nature walks.

Sam Peters, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2022 The 6-foot-1, 295-pound Smith, who has also seen time at center in preseason camp after working at tackle in the spring, has at least for the time being moved ahead of returning starter Anterrious Gray on the Jaguars’ guard pecking order.

Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 24 Aug. 2022 The Swiss cheese plant, named for its fun holey appearance, is a great starter plant for bedrooms.

Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2022 Junior receiver Noah Coy will play a bigger role and the offensive line has a pair of three-year starters in seniors Charlie Gardner and Austin Wiese and returning starter and senior John Lyon.

Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	starter
释义	starter 1 of 2 noun start·er ˈstär-tər 1 : a person who initiates or sets going: such as a : an official who gives the signal to begin a race b : one who dispatches vehicles 2 a : one that engages in a competition especially : a member of a starting lineup b : one that begins to engage in an activity or process 3 : one that causes something to begin operating: such as a : a device for starting an engine especially : an electric motor used to start an internal combustion engine b : material containing microorganisms (such as yeast) used to induce a desired fermentation 4 : something that is the beginning of a process, activity, or series especially : appetizer starter 2 of 2 adjective : of, relating to, or being an item acquired with the expectation that a more elaborate or sophisticated model will be acquired in the future a starter home Phrases for starters : to begin with Example Sentences Noun The team is playing only five regular starters. The car's starter needs to be replaced. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Milwaukee’s Game 1 starter, Cobin Burnes, and his family also are participating in the efforts, along with former Brewers reliever Josh Hader. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Sep. 2022 Filling out the rest of the starting unit was Mahlman and another first-time starter, senior Michael Furtney at right guard. Journal Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Inside linebacker Omar Speights is a third-year starter, and defensive end Isaac Hodgins leads the defense with 30 career starts. oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2022 Smoke and Jefferson were the starter and backup, respectively, on UK's first depth chart, released Monday. Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2022 Keeping a third quarterback would mean giving up something else, either a special teams starter or a backup at a position that could see the field, like cornerback, linebacker or wide receiver. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Aug. 2022 Burnes had a big arm and gradually dialed in his command to become Saint Mary’s best starter. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 Michigan is dealing with a quarterback competition of its own between last year’s starter, Cade McNamara, and sophomore J.J. McCarthy, who came in as a five-star recruit. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2022 Their starter, JT Brubaker, had lost 23 games since the start of last season, the fourth-most in the majors. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 Adjective None of the five are starter-quality small forwards. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2022 How does Gerry Bohanon being named starter impact the future of the QB position? Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 Investors just sign up for the starter pack on the company’s website - without any obligation to sign up for an IRA. The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 Carolina will be backup QB Jacoby Brissett’s first regular season start in place of starter Deshaun Watson, who is suspended for 11 games. Ted Crow, cleveland, 28 Aug. 2022 Boasting responsive cushioning, grippy traction and a secure midfoot, the Pegasus 3 is a great starter shoe for off-road runners and those needing a casual sneaker to wear on short nature walks. Sam Peters, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2022 The 6-foot-1, 295-pound Smith, who has also seen time at center in preseason camp after working at tackle in the spring, has at least for the time being moved ahead of returning starter Anterrious Gray on the Jaguars’ guard pecking order. Creg Stephenson \| Cstephenson@al.com, al, 24 Aug. 2022 The Swiss cheese plant, named for its fun holey appearance, is a great starter plant for bedrooms. Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2022 Junior receiver Noah Coy will play a bigger role and the offensive line has a pair of three-year starters in seniors Charlie Gardner and Austin Wiese and returning starter and senior John Lyon. Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Noun 1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1923, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing starter self-starter kick-starter starter home/house starter kit self-starter kick-starter starter home/house starter kit Kids Definition starter noun start·er ˈstär-tər : someone or something that starts something or causes something else to start a car's starter There were seven starters in the race. starter noun as in appetizer Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance appetizer antipasto app cocktail canapé supplies natural food munchies diet amuse-bouche commissary meal hors d'oeuvre finger food fodder nutriment rations aliment sustenance amuse-gueule nourishment nurture feed plate pap board silage forage repast serving ensilage platter refreshments dish swill feast mess slop regale spread Antonyms & Near Antonyms poison toxin bane venom
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