English · Food & Drink
starchy
/ˈstɑːrtʃi/
[/ˈstɑːrtʃi/]
containing a lot of starch
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Containing a lot of starch, the substance found in foods like potatoes, rice, and bread. Such foods are filling and give energy.
Example
Potatoes and rice are starchy foods.
Potatoes and rice are starchy foods.
Etymology
From 'starch' (Old English 'stercan', to stiffen) plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in nutrition talk about carbohydrate-rich foods.