Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Starched.
Starched - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amylum13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
polyosepolysaccharide27Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A commercial preparation of starch that is used to stiffen textile fabrics in laundering
Starched - as a verb
Stiffen with starch
Example: "Starch clothes"
Starched - as an adjective
Of a garment: having had starch applied.
Stiff, formal, rigid; prim and proper.
Example Sentences
"She wore a starched white blouse to the job interview."
"The starched tablecloth was perfectly pressed and pristine."
"His starched collar stood stiffly around his neck."
"The maid ironed the starched curtains until they were wrinkle-free."
"The soldier's starched uniform made him look sharp and disciplined."
Word Game Points
Is STARCHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, starched is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STARCHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is STARCHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, starched is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTARCHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is STARCHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, starched is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTARCHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
