starters
Those who begin
Starters are things that begin something.
A starter is the device that starts an engine, or the player who starts a game rather than coming off the bench.
A starter home or starter job is an early, modest one expected to lead to better.
A conversation starter initiates discussion.
For starters means to begin with: For starters, we need more funding.
Italian appetizer course
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
- canapesSmall topped appetizer bases
- cevicheCitrus-cured raw seafood dish
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
crudites · dumplings · edamame · falafel · hors d'oeuvres · meze · nachos · oysters
Ceremonial set of actions
- riteCeremonial act or practice
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- inductionFormal admission process
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
commencement · baptism · enrollment · matriculation · pledge · oath · debut · introduction
Energy-to-motion converter
- engineMachine producing motion
- solenoidCurrent-carrying wire helix
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
crank · key · switch · spark plug · flywheel · relay · coil · carburetor
antipasto
Italian appetizer course
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
- canapesSmall topped appetizer bases
- cevicheCitrus-cured raw seafood dish
charcuterie · crudites · dumplings · edamame · falafel · hors d'oeuvres · meze · nachos · oysters · prosciutto
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- riteCeremonial act or practice
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- inductionFormal admission process
inauguration · commencement · baptism · enrollment · matriculation · pledge · oath · debut · introduction · investiture
motor
Energy-to-motion converter
- engineMachine producing motion
- solenoidCurrent-carrying wire helix
- batteryPortable electricity storage
alternator · crank · key · switch · spark plug · flywheel · relay · coil · carburetor · choke
novice
Inexperienced newcomer to field
newbie · trainee · greenhorn · tyro · fledgling · recruit · apprentice · learner · entrant · pupil
lineup
Ordered list of participants
first eleven · kickoff · pitch · formation · substitutes · bench · rotation · selection · manager · tactics
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- sports starsall-stars, elite athletes, elite players, MVPs, superstars
- lineupspolice lineup, batting order, roster, suspect lineup, festival lineup
- starting lineupsfirst string, first team
- foodmeat, fish, meats, burger, casserole
- baseballbaseball, bat, pitchers, catchers, pitcher
startersfinishers
Those who conclude tasks
enders · closers · conclusions · finales · endings
starterssubstitutes
Replacements for originals
reserves · backups · subs · second-stringers · bench warmers
startersfollowers
People who support someone
adherents · joiners · latecomers · continuers · converts
- get startedBegin an undertaking
- getting startedBeginning an undertaking
- for startersIntroducing an initial point
- sourdough starterFermented flour-water culture
- started outTook initial action
- got startedInitiated an activity