Phrase guide

starting price

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The opening price for an item at an auction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The final odds on a horse when the race starts; also used to designate a system of fixed-odds betting using such prices.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, horse-racing, horseracing, horses, lifestyle, pets, racing, sports

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Synonyms: SP

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see starting, price.

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: lähtöhinta — opening price at an auction
  • French: prix de départ — opening price at an auction
  • Hungarian: kezdőár — opening price at an auction
  • Hungarian: indulóár — opening price at an auction
  • Hungarian: nyitóár — opening price at an auction
  • Polish: cena wywoławcza — opening price at an auction