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/
Korean meaning: 연회나 행사에서 음식과 음료를 제공하는 사업
Korean pronunciation: **케이**터링
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'acater'(구매하다)에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 식료품을 조달한다는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 단순한 구매를 넘어 음식을 준비하고 서빙하는 전문 서비스로 발전했습니다.
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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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