English · Work & Business
startup
/ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/
[/ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/]
new young company
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A newly formed company, especially one in technology, that is growing and looking for investment.
Example
He left his stable job to launch a tech startup with two college friends.
He left his stable job to launch a tech startup with two college friends.
Etymology
From the phrasal verb 'start up', combined into a noun in the mid-20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Popular in technology and investment contexts.