as in fed
to provide food or meals for
a local firm will cater the awards banquet for high school athletes of the year
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of catered
Those who are relocating this year are seeking to make moving more flexible, straightforward, and catered to their needs, culminating in last-minute moves, partial moves, and short relocation distances.
—
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Hadid previously worked with stylist Law Roach for her 2022 Cannes appearance, collaborating on looks that catered more toward archival attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 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
It’s typically catered toward those coming from work, or folks that just want to hang out.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
This includes waiting to be catered to, leaving things behind, or making a mess.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Like many cushion foundations, shade ranges can skew limited—K-beauty brands have historically catered to a narrower spectrum—but this one is a bit more impressive, with 20 shades to choose from.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
The hotel can also arrange babysitting services, and kids are catered for in restaurants with special menus.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
The bash was held on Fisher Island at the oceanfront home of developer Janna Bullock, whose daughter Eugenia Bullock’s company, Savoring Spaces, catered the party that featured sturgeon eggs from Caviar Kaspia and claws from Joe’s Stone Crab, washed down with Dom Ruinart champagne.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Hadid previously worked with stylist Law Roach for her 2022 Cannes appearance, collaborating on looks that catered more toward archival attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 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
It’s typically catered toward those coming from work, or folks that just want to hang out.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
This includes waiting to be catered to, leaving things behind, or making a mess.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Like many cushion foundations, shade ranges can skew limited—K-beauty brands have historically catered to a narrower spectrum—but this one is a bit more impressive, with 20 shades to choose from.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
The hotel can also arrange babysitting services, and kids are catered for in restaurants with special menus.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
The bash was held on Fisher Island at the oceanfront home of developer Janna Bullock, whose daughter Eugenia Bullock’s company, Savoring Spaces, catered the party that featured sturgeon eggs from Caviar Kaspia and claws from Joe’s Stone Crab, washed down with Dom Ruinart champagne.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catered
Verb
-
The 22-mile-long, 12-mile-wide snow-fed lake holds 40 trillion gallons of water and is surrounded by 72 miles of shoreline.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
-
Like dogs and cats, carnivorous plants can be fed and watered.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Verb
-
Recently, a Jewish woman boarded a C train.—
David Ingber,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
-
Half of the Bad Bakers storefront was boarded up on Friday morning — National Donut Day, celebrated on the first Friday of June.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Catered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catered. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
