A white, odorless, tasteless carbohydrate powder found in plant tissues, used as a thickening agent in cooking and as a component in laundry to stiffen fabrics.
She added a tablespoon of starch to the sauce to thicken it.
A commercial preparation of starch used to stiffen textiles, especially in laundering.
He used starch to give his shirt collars a crisp finish.
A type of carbohydrate that is an important source of energy in the human diet, found in foods such as potatoes, rice, and bread.
Potatoes are a good source of starch and provide energy for the body.
Firmness, stiffness, or resolute energy in a person's manner or character (figurative).
The coach's speech put some starch back into the team.