server

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun American English

n. a person who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant.

n. a person employed to wait on tables in a restaurant; a gender-neutral alternative to waiter or waitress.

“Our server was very friendly and recommended the best pasta on the menu.”

“The server handled the complicated dietary requests with professional grace, ensuring every guest felt accommodated despite the busy dinner rush.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Informal

n. a private space on an app like Discord where a group of people can chat and share files.

n. a specific instance or community space within a communication platform where members interact in themed channels.

“I joined a gaming server to find other people who play the same strategy game.”

“The moderator established strict rules for the server to prevent spam and ensure that discussions remained focused on the project.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. the player who starts a point by hitting the ball to the other side.

n. the player whose turn it is to put the ball or shuttlecock into play.

“The server hit a powerful ace that the other player couldn't even touch.”

“In professional tennis, a dominant server can often dictate the pace of the entire match through high first-serve percentages.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Religion Formal

n. a person who helps the priest during a religious ceremony.

n. a layperson who assists the celebrant in a religious service, particularly in the liturgy of the Eucharist.

“The young server carried the processional cross at the start of the service.”

“The priest was assisted by two servers who were responsible for preparing the altar and ringing the sanctus bell at the appropriate moments.”