catered; catering; caters
1
: to provide a supply of food
cater for a large party
2
: to supply what is required or desired
catering to middle-class tastes
: to provide food and service for
catered the banquet
Examples of cater in a Sentence
The restaurant caters for parties.
A local restaurant catered the banquet.
The awards ceremony will be a catered event.
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Soon after my arrival, our experienced local guide Jorge rolled out the big map and planned the perfect itinerary for our short stay, catering to our preferences and skill level.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
On the west side, the street along the harbor is chockablock with venues catering to tourists and daytrippers come to enjoy the pier and small beaches.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The hotel seems to cater to corporate guests, with design aesthetic that leans into dim daytime lighting and dark wooden furnishing—definitely more business than casual.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
The luncheon was catered by students from the Ramona High School Culinary Arts Department, with menu items inspired by different decades.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
On the west side, the street along the harbor is chockablock with venues catering to tourists and daytrippers come to enjoy the pier and small beaches.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The hotel seems to cater to corporate guests, with design aesthetic that leans into dim daytime lighting and dark wooden furnishing—definitely more business than casual.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
The luncheon was catered by students from the Ramona High School Culinary Arts Department, with menu items inspired by different decades.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cater
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“Cater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cater. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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