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Starter (noun) means a person who begins something, or who sets something going. Example: “Ruth was always the starter of every new project in our office.”
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A person who begins something, or who sets something going.
"Ruth was always the starter of every new project in our office."
"He was a natural starter, full of ideas but quick to hand over the details."
"Who was the starter of the argument, you or your brother?"
2
The official who signals the beginning of a race, usually with a gun or a flag.
"The starter raised his flag and the runners leapt off the line."
"Wait until the starter tells you to get set before you move."
"At the school sports day, a teacher acted as starter for every race."
3
In baseball, the pitcher who begins the game for a team.
"The starter threw six strong innings before the manager brought on a reliever."
"Our team's starter was tired after the first few innings."
"Tonight's starter has not allowed a single run in his last two games."
4
In golf, a member of staff who sends players out to begin at the first tee at set times, and arranges their caddies and equipment.
"The starter at the golf club told us our tee time was ten minutes away."
"Check in with the starter before you head to the first tee."
"A friendly starter sent each group off and made sure the caddies were ready."
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Etymology
Formed from start and -er.
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What is the meaning of starter?
"starter" (noun) means a person who begins something, or who sets something going.
What is another word for starter?
Other words for "starter" include dispatcher, newcomer, entrant, fledgeling, neophyte, appetiser.
What are the different meanings of starter?
"starter" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who begins something, or who sets something going; 2. The official who signals the beginning of a race, usually with a gun or a flag; 3. In baseball, the pitcher who begins the game for a team.
How do you use starter in a sentence?
Example: "Ruth was always the starter of every new project in our office."
