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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 This summer an OpenAI test model broke out of its sandbox, reasoned its way into another company’s servers and stole answers to cheat on its own evaluation. — Pam McNall, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026 The primary place to dine on-property is Bridgeman’s Chophouse, named for server Peter Bridgeman, who worked at the hotel for 47-years beginning in the 1930s. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Many now require tailored server, storage and networking solutions aligned to operational requirements, regulations and future growth plans. — Nick Rogers, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Rhea’s server warehouses would cover more than five times that of Meta’s footprint. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for server

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A lot of the appeal of going to theaters is that the performance remains a mystery right up until showtime, a benefit that stealthy filming could threaten, said Bradley, a waiter and theatre director.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
At the time they were cast in Heated Rivalry, Williams and Storrie were both working as waiters.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of waiter

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Owner Lori Pack worked at Linda's for nearly 30 years, starting as a waitress before eventually taking over the restaurant.

— Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
There’s also a subplot involving John being blackmailed by a café waitress regarding him punching Hal right before he was killed.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of waitress

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