head start
noun
1
: an advantage granted or achieved at the beginning of a race, a chase, or a competition
a 10-minute head start
2
: a favorable or promising beginning
took some extra classes to get a head start in college
Examples of head start in a Sentence
They gave me a five-minute head start.
She took some extra classes to get a head start in her career.
His natural athletic talent gave him a head start on his peers.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Preorder for the best selection and pick up on Fat Tuesday, or get a head start and pick them up early at select bakeries in the Milwaukee area.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Don’t be afraid to get a head start.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
And if her bob lit a spark of inspiration within you, check out our roundup of the top hair cut and color trends of 2026 to get a head start (pun intended) on a springy style of your own.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Head start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20start. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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