caterer — A person or company that provides food and drinks for events, parties, or meetings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person or company that provides food and drinks for events, parties, or meetings
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪtərər/
Example Sentences
- The caterer forgot to bring vegetarian options, so half the guests ended up eating just bread rolls.
- Our company always uses the same caterer for business meetings.
- The caterer arrived three hours late with cold pizza, claiming it was 'artisanal room temperature cuisine.'
caterer
NOUN[/ˈkeɪtərər/]
A person or company that provides food and drinks for events, parties, or meetings
a uniformed caterer arranges beautiful platters of appetizers on a long buffet table while another staff member sets up chafing dishes nearby. Steam rises from the warming trays as guests begin to gather around the food station. The caterer smiles warmly while explaining the menu options to curious wedding guests. Other catering staff members carry trays of drinks and coordinate the smooth flow of service. Additional team members work in the background setting up more food stations and clearing empty plates. a person providing food and drinks for a special event
The caterer serves while the chatterer becomes a scatterer!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from the 14th-century French verb 'acater,' meaning 'to purchase' or 'to buy.' Over time, the term evolved to denote a person who buys and provides food for events or gatherings.
Breakdown
cater (to provide food) + -er (one who does); the root 'cater' itself comes from Old French 'acater' (to purchase).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The caterer forgot to bring vegetarian options, so half the guests ended up eating just bread rolls.”
“Our company always uses the same caterer for business meetings.”
“The caterer arrived three hours late with cold pizza, claiming it was 'artisanal room temperature cuisine.'”
“We need to contact the caterer to confirm the menu for tomorrow's conference.”
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