caterer
pronunciation
How to pronounce caterer in British English:
UK [ˈkeɪtərə(r)]
How to pronounce caterer in American English:
US [ˈkeɪtərər]
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- Noun:
- someone who provides food and service (as for a party)
Word Origin
- caterer (n.)
- mid-15c., earlier simply cater (see cater (v.)). With redundant -er (compare poulterer, sorcerer, upholsterer).
Example
- 1. And the caterer will be here very , very early .
- 2. Do you want to be a caterer or not ?
- 3. That caterer furnishes both food and maids .
- 4. Caterer thought he was hitting on him .
- 5. I did this as a favor , I am not a caterer .