Starch Definition & Meaning
starch
- noun
- a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles
- a commercial preparation of starch that is used to stiffen textile fabrics in laundering
- verb
- stiffen with starch; "starch clothes"
"Starch" in song lyrics
See how starch is used in real songs:
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"Then a woman screamed, and the lights came on, and the two men laid stiff as starch"
Aceyalone & RJD2 — Solomon Jones -
"Competition I leave 'em stiffer than spray starch"
Apache — Get Ya Weight Up -
"I done took my pants back, cause they need mo' starch"
Botany Boys f/ H.S.E. — We Throwed
Words that rhyme with starch
Usage tips for "starch"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "starch" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for starch to find words that pair well.