starters
Pronunciation: [ˈstɑːrtərz]
Context: “food”
(noun) Starters are small dishes served before the main meal. They are meant to be a tasty way to get your appetite going and can include things like soup or salad.
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For dinner, we had delicious starters like bruschetta and stuffed mushrooms.
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We didn't order any starters because we were too full from lunch.
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What starters do you think we should try at the restaurant?
Context: “games”
(noun) In games, starters refer to the players who begin the game on the field or court. These players start the game and play for the first part of it.
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The coach decided to make her the starter for the big game tonight.
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He was disappointed that he didn't get to be one of the starters this season.
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Who are the starters for the basketball team this year?
Context: “beginnings”
(noun) Starters can also mean the things or people that begin a process or activity. They are just like the first steps in starting something new.
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The new students are the starters for this program, and we are excited to see what they will bring!
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Without the right starters, the project might not get off the ground.
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What are some good starters to help us get this project going?