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server

noun

ˈsər-vər

Definition of server

as in waiter

a person who serves food or drink we had barely finished ordering when the server brought our salads

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Recent Examples of server Most companies run those jobs on servers rented from AWS, Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Ultron and Vision sneak into Interpol’s servers for more information about Butcherbird’s victims, in a light, jokey sequence that spoofs security programs, AI bots, CAPTCHAs, and social media. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026 Shares rallied 12% after the data center server company hiked its fiscal first-quarter revenue outlook. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Because there are no traditional servers, dine-in patrons simply self-serve their own water during their visit. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for server

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Weigh in as your waiter customizes your hummus, or select the add-ons as your sundae gets made.

— Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Turturro, 69, has been staying at the hotel for decades and is on familiar terms with the waiters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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Democrats see opportunity Cooke’s calm demeanor and focus on her part-time work as a waitress in the district mark a noticeable difference from the adrenalized campaign style of Van Orden.

— Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
Her parents had recently separated, and her mother, Alta Apantenco, was working as a waitress to support herself and her young daughter.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

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