1An initial question; especially one used to start a discussion, debate, etc.
2British (in a quiz show) a question asked at the start of a particular round, typically one which is followed by a sequence of other questions which are offered to the team correctly answering the initial question; also in extended use.
Origin
1950s.
Definition of starter question in US English:
starter question
noun
1An initial question; especially one used to start a discussion, debate, etc.
2British (in a quiz show) a question asked at the start of a particular round, typically one which is followed by a sequence of other questions which are offered to the team correctly answering the initial question; also in extended use.