Starchy
Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːrtʃiː/
Starchy (adj)
- Having a lot of starch, which makes food feel thick, dry, or filling.
- Making a liquid thicker because it contains starch.
- Tasting or feeling plain and dry, like some foods with much starch.
Starchy (adjective)
Examples
- Potatoes are starchy, so they fill you up quickly.
- Rice can be starchy, especially when it is cooked and cooled.