server

noun
UK: /ˈsɜː.vər/
US: /ˈsɝː.vɚ/

  1. A person who brings food and drinks to your table at a restaurant.

    1. The server was very friendly and helpful. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our server efficiently took our orders and ensured our drinks remained full throughout the meal. [ ] [ ]

  2. A computer or program that provides data to other computers.

    1. The server is down, so we can't access the website. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our company relies on a dedicated server to manage its vast database and ensure seamless operation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

host waitress waiter mainframe computer
server verb

  1. To provide food or drinks.

    1. They server pizza at the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant aims to server fresh, locally sourced ingredients in all of its dishes. [ ] [ ]

  2. To deliver or present something.

    1. The lawyer will server the documents tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The court official must server the subpoena to the witness before the trial commences. [ ] [ ]

  3. To work as a member of armed forces

    1. He server in the army for many years. [ ] [ ]
    2. My grandfather was proud to server his country during the Second World War. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "server" in English means: A person who brings food and drinks to your table at a restaurant., A computer or program that provides data to other computers..

The phonetic transcription of "server" is /ˈsɜː.vər/ in British English and /ˈsɝː.vɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "server": host, waitress, waiter, mainframe, computer.

Example usage of "server": "The server was very friendly and helpful.". More examples on the page.