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starchyfood

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/ˈstɑːr.tʃi.fuːd/ · starch-y-food

Food that is rich in carbohydrates, particularly in the form of starch.

Meanings

nounformal

Food that is rich in carbohydrates, particularly in the form of starch.

خود میں نشاستے کی بڑی مقدار رکھنے والی غذا۔

نشاستی غذا

nashashti ghiza

Synonyms

carbohydrate foodstarchy food itemsgrain-based foodکاربوہائیڈریٹ والی غذانشاستہ دار کھانادالیں

Antonyms

protein foodfatty foodlow-carb foodپروٹین والی غذاچربی دار غذاکم کارب غذا

Common Collocations

  • high-starchy food
  • starchy food sources
  • balanced starchy diet

Example Sentences

Rice is a common starchy food found in many cultures.

چاول بہت سے ثقافتوں میں پایا جانے والا ایک عام نشاستی غذا ہے۔

Chawal bohat se saqafatoun mein paya jane wala aik aam nashashti ghiza hai.

Potatoes are often considered a starchy food.

آلو اکثر ایک نشاستی غذا تصور کیے جاتے ہیں۔

Aloo aksar aik nashashti ghiza tasavvur kiye jate hain.

Eating too much starchy food can lead to weight gain.

بہت زیادہ نشاستی غذا کھانے سے وزن بڑھ سکتا ہے۔

Bohat zyada nashashti ghiza khane se wazan barh sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

starch:Starch is a carbohydrate found in many starchy foods, while 'starchy food' refers to the food items themselves.

Word Family

starch
nounنشاستہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'starchy' as those carb-loaded foods that fill you up quickly.

Imagine a bowl of rice, potatoes, and bread.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "starchy food" — food high in starch content

First known use: 20th century

The term 'starchy food' has been used in English to refer to foods that are rich in starch, particularly carbohydrates that are often found in grains, legumes, and tubers.