catering — the business of providing food and drink at social events or for an organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the business of providing food and drink at social events or for an organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Our office catering budget mysteriously disappeared after the CEO discovered Korean fried chicken.
- The catering for the tech conference included nothing but energy drinks and pizza.
- Professional catering services can handle events for thousands of guests.
catering
NOUN[/ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/]
the business of providing food and drink at social events or for an organization
The catering team sets up an elegant buffet for the wedding reception.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 14th-century French 'acater' meaning 'to purchase' or 'to buy'. Originally referring to the procurement of food supplies, the term evolved over time to encompass the professional service of preparing and serving food at events.
Breakdown
cater (to provide food; from French acater, to purchase) + -ing (gerund/present participle suffix, forming a noun denoting an action or service).
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📝Examples
“Our office catering budget mysteriously disappeared after the CEO discovered Korean fried chicken.”
“The catering for the tech conference included nothing but energy drinks and pizza.”
“Professional catering services can handle events for thousands of guests.”
“The catering staff worked tirelessly to ensure every dish was perfect.”
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