server

noun

ˈsər-vər How to pronounce server (audio)
Definition of servernext
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 While processors have become increasingly powerful, memory capacity has struggled to keep pace because conventional server designs tightly couple memory to the CPU. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 Last week, OpenAI said its AI models went rogue during an evaluation of its models, and broke into the servers of AI startup Hugging Face. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Ask the server to build you a generous sushi combo, with hand rolls, nigiri and salmon belly roll, as one entree option. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Robot vacuums, lawn mowers and security devices can collect video, map your property and connect to remote servers. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for server
Recent Examples of Synonyms for server
  1. waiter
  2. waitress
Noun
  • Mohamad Abdelkader Driss, a waiter in Ceuta, told The Associated Press that responsibility lies with the authorities.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Our waiter, Juan, was – as all servers at Papi Steak are – quick to illuminate the kaleidoscopic dish with a pocket flashlight, apparently for documentary purposes.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of waiter
Noun
  • One of Robert De Niro’s most underrated performances is his portrayal of the title character in 1990’s Stanley & Iris, a short-order cook who sparks a romance with a waitress played by Jane Fonda.
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 21 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Levy’s daughter, Sarah, also appeared on the series as Twyla, a waitress at the town’s only restaurant.
    — Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
Definition of waitress

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“Server.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/server. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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