The meaning of Starter

noun

A person or thing that starts in a specified way.

Usage examples:

I'm just a slow starter

noun

An automatic device for starting a machine, especially the engine of a vehicle.

Usage examples:

The starter motor

noun

The first course of a meal.

Usage examples:

Even at buffet dinners, it is advisable to stick to the usual schedule of salads, soups, starters, …

noun

A plan or idea that has a chance of succeeding and is therefore worthy of consideration.

Usage examples:

She began to think that she must move away, yet she knew that it was not even a starter

noun

A bacterial culture used to initiate souring in making yogurt, cheese, or butter.

Usage examples:

Then a starter culture of lactic streptococci and lactobacilli bacteria is added.

noun

A person, thing, or organization that is involved at the beginning of an activity, esp. a race

Usage examples:

Only four of the ten starters finished the race.