Definitions

1. noun

a carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a food, a thickening agent, or a sizing agent; a substance that has been extracted from plants and is used as a thickening agent

“The cake contained a high amount of starch from the flour used in its recipe.”

2. verb

to coat (something) with a substance that contains starch, typically to make it waterproof

“The painter starched the fabric to protect it from water stains.”

3. verb

to make (something) stiff or rigid, typically by applying a starch solution

“The iron starched the shirt to give it a crisp, smooth finish.”

4. adjective

containing or resembling starch, especially as a thickening agent

“The starch-based sauce thickened quickly when heated.”