1. a person who starts something or gives the signal to begin
2. a player who is in the starting lineup of a team
Usage: sports
3. the first course of a meal; an appetizer
Usage: chiefly British

Examples

• The race starter raised the flag to begin the competition.
• She was a starter on the basketball team for three years.
• We ordered soup as a starter before the main course.
• The car wouldn’t start because the starter was broken.
• This book is a good starter for learning about history.
• The coach announced the five starters for tonight’s game.
• The restaurant offers several delicious starters on the menu.