starter kit

noun

: a set of things needed to get something created or set up
We bought some goldfish and an aquarium starter kit.

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Methanol, coming as part of the 'chemical starter kit' around young stars, has produced some unexpected surprises that could ultimately reveal some of the conditions in which planets and potentially life form around protostars. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Though some guests may appreciate a starter kit with unused and sealed products, such as snacks and cold beverages, Jones said the kitchen should be cleared of all food items in case they have been contaminated or adulterated. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026 This is an affordable starter kit for beginners that still offers high-quality results. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 The Philips Hue smart bulb starter kit comes with color-changing bulbs with 800 lumens of peak brightness that can be controlled with Alexa, Google Assistant, or the companion app. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for starter kit

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“Starter kit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starter%20kit. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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