starter
First course dish
A starter is something that begins a process or event.
In cooking, a starter is an appetizer—the first course before the main dish.
A starter can be a person who signals the beginning of a race, or a device that initiates an engine: The car needs a new starter.
In baking, a starter is a fermented mixture used to leaven bread, especially sourdough.
For starters introduces the first item in a series: For starters, we need to discuss the budget.
Wild-yeast bread starter
- levainNatural bread leavening
- motherFemale parent
- cultureCollective social practices
- yeastFermenting fungus
leaven · dough · ferment · discard · feed · hydration · flour · wild
Competition participant
- contenderOne competing seriously
- participantOne who takes part
- athleteSports competitor
- racerSpeed competition participant
runner · sprinter · swimmer · lineup · field · heat · favorite · underdog
Point of creation
- inceptionFounding moment
- commencementAct of starting
- outsetInitial point of something
- originStarting point or source
threshold · inauguration · launch · foundation · onset · prologue · introduction · kickoff
Starting combustion process
- solenoidCurrent-carrying wire helix
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- engineMachine producing motion
crank · flywheel · relay · switch · key · turnover · spark · electrical
Inexperienced newcomer to field
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
- learnerOne gaining knowledge
- traineeOne being instructed
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
newcomer · amateur · neophyte · greenhorn · newbie · freshman · initiate · tyro
Italian appetizer course
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- cevicheCitrus-cured raw seafood dish
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
crostini · crudités · dip · edamame · escargot · gazpacho · hors d'oeuvre · meze
Ordered list of participants
- rotationTurning on an axis
- benchwarmerSeldom-used team member
- reserveSupply kept back
- first-stringStarting lineup members
squad · roster · position · pitcher · goalkeeper · quarterback · captain · veteran
sourdough
Wild-yeast bread starter
yeast · leaven · dough · ferment · discard · feed · hydration · flour · wild · mature
entrant
Competition participant
- contenderOne competing seriously
- participantOne who takes part
- athleteSports competitor
racer · runner · sprinter · swimmer · lineup · field · heat · favorite · underdog · challenger
genesis
Point of creation
- inceptionFounding moment
- commencementAct of starting
- outsetInitial point of something
origin · threshold · inauguration · launch · foundation · onset · prologue · introduction · kickoff · debut
ignition
Starting combustion process
- solenoidCurrent-carrying wire helix
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
- batteryPortable electricity storage
engine · crank · flywheel · relay · switch · key · turnover · spark · electrical · rebuild
novice
Inexperienced newcomer to field
apprentice · newcomer · amateur · neophyte · greenhorn · newbie · freshman · initiate · tyro · fledgling
antipasto
Italian appetizer course
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- cevicheCitrus-cured raw seafood dish
charcuterie · crostini · crudités · dip · edamame · escargot · gazpacho · hors d'oeuvre · meze · nachos
lineup
Ordered list of participants
- rotationTurning on an axis
- benchwarmerSeldom-used team member
- reserveSupply kept back
first-string · squad · roster · position · pitcher · goalkeeper · quarterback · captain · veteran · ace
- basketballbasketball, rebound, dunk, basketball camps, dribble
- car maintenanceoil change, filter replacement, tune-up, spark plugs, tire rotation
- competitor statusactive, inactive, retired, current, former
- novicesnovice, beginner, rookie, newbie, greenhorn
- team rolesteam lead, captain, healer, goalkeeper, vice captain
- pitchingfastball, slider, curveball, changeup, sinker
starterdessert
Sweet course after dinner
main course · finale · pudding · entrée · afters
startersubstitute
Replacement for another
bench player · reserve · backup · finisher · sub
- start overBegin from the beginning
- fresh startOpportunity to restart unburdened
- get startedBegin an undertaking
- starting overBeginning again from scratch
- start a fireInitiate burning
- start offBegin an activity
start, started, startle, starting, restart, starts, upstart, starters, restarted