starter
US /ˈstɑːr.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈstɑːr.t̬ɚ/
1.
a person or thing that starts something
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He was the starter for the marathon.
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The car needs a new starter motor.
2.
a small dish served as the first course of a meal
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We ordered spring rolls as a starter.
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What would you like for your starter?