starter

noun
UK: /ˈstɑːtər/
US: /ˈstɑːrtər/

  1. A person or thing that starts something.

    1. He was the starter of the fire.
    2. The starter motor in my car is broken, so it won't start, and the car needs a starter.

  2. A device that provides the initial power to start an engine.

    1. The car's starter is making a funny noise.
    2. The mechanic replaced the faulty starter to get the engine running smoothly, after checking starter.

  3. The first course of a meal.

    1. We ordered soup as a starter.
    2. For my starter, I chose the prawn cocktail, a delightful beginning to the meal.

  4. A person who signals the start of a race.

    1. The starter fired the gun to begin the race.
    2. The experienced starter ensured a fair beginning for all the athletes involved.

  5. A person who is new to something.

    1. He is a starter in this company.
    2. As a complete starter in the field of astrophysics, she was eager to learn all she could.

Synonyms

beginner motor appetizer
starter adjective

  1. Used to describe something that is basic or intended for beginners.

    1. This is a starter kit.
    2. The company offers a range of starter packages for new customers with a good starter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "starter" in English means: A person or thing that starts something., A device that provides the initial power to start an engine., The first course of a meal., A person who signals the start of a race., A person who is new to something..

The phonetic transcription of "starter" is /ˈstɑːtər/ in British English and /ˈstɑːrtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "starter": beginner, motor, appetizer.

Example usage of "starter": "He was the starter of the fire.". More examples on the page.