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catered

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkeɪtɝd// UK //kˈeɪtəd// catered

adj. describing a place or event where food and drinks are provided for you. It is often used to talk about holidays or parties where you do not have to cook.

adj. provided with food and drink service, typically as part of a commercial package or event arrangement. Often used to describe holiday accommodation or professional functions.


SIMPLE

We stayed in a catered apartment during our ski trip.

CONTEXTUAL

The wedding was fully catered, so the hosts didn't have to worry about preparing any food themselves.

COMPLEX

While some travelers prefer the independence of a kitchen, others opt for catered accommodation to ensure that high-quality meals are provided throughout their stay without the need for daily planning.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the compound 'self-catered' to describe the opposite arrangement.

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