Cool MateMeaning of Server
A person or device that provides a service, especially food or computer data.
In simple words: A person or machine that provides services, especially food or data.
Server in a sentence
- The server brought our meals quickly.
- She worked as a server while attending college.
- The data server crashed during the update.
- They installed a new server to handle more traffic.
- The server at the restaurant was very attentive.
- We need to upgrade our server to improve performance.
How to use Server
Used in both restaurant settings for food servers and in tech for data servers. In restaurants, it's polite to say 'server' instead of 'waiter/waitress' to be gender-neutral. In tech, 'server' usually refers to a computer that manages network resources.
Grammar pattern
serve + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'server' bringing food to your table like a waiter in a restaurant.
Related words
Collocations with Server
- wait staff
- web server
- food server
- dedicated server
- file server
Common mistakes with Server
- Confused with 'service' - 'server' is a noun, while 'service' is a concept.
- Using 'server' only for food contexts and not recognizing its tech meaning.
- Using the term incorrectly to refer to clients or users.
Server appears in
Server in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خادم, سيرفر
شخص أو آلة تقدم خدمات، خاصة الطعام أو البيانات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সার্ভার
এমন একজন ব্যক্তি বা মেশিন যিনি খাবার বা ডেটার মতো পরিষেবা প্রদান করেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Server
Eine Person oder Maschine, die Dienste anbietet, besonders Essen oder Daten.
- SpanishEspañol
Servidor
Una persona o máquina que da servicios, sobre todo comida o datos.
- Persianفارسی
پیشخدمت، سرور
شخص یا ماشینی که خدمات ارائه میدهد، به خصوص غذا یا داده.
- FrenchFrançais
Serveur
Une personne ou une machine qui fournit des services, surtout de la nourriture ou des données.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सर्वर
कोई व्यक्ति या मशीन जो सेवाएँ प्रदान करता है, विशेष रूप से भोजन या डेटा।
- ItalianItaliano
Server
Una persona o una macchina che offre servizi, soprattutto cibo o dati.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Servidor
Uma pessoa ou máquina que oferece serviços, especialmente comida ou dados.
- RussianРусский
Сервер
Человек или машина, которая предоставляет услуги, особенно еду или данные.
- Urduاردو
Server
ایک شخص یا مشین جو خدمات فراہم کرتا ہے، خاص طور پر کھانا یا ڈیٹا۔
- Chinese中文
服务员, 服务器
提供服务的人或机器，特别是食物或数据。
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- Attendant
- Servant
- PromptB2
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- DisplayB2
to put something in a place where people can see it easily; to show something to people
- ExploitB2
to treat a person or situation as an opportunity to gain an advantage for yourself
- AppA2
a piece of software that you can download to a device such as a smartphone or tablet, for example to look up information or to play a game
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Frequently asked questions about Server
What does Server mean?
A person or machine that provides services, especially food or data.
What is the definition of Server?
A person or device that provides a service, especially food or computer data.
How do you use Server in a sentence?
The server brought our meals quickly.
Can you give another example of Server?
She worked as a server while attending college.
What are synonyms for Server?
Common alternatives include waitstaff, attendant, computer host, provider, servant.
What words go with Server?
It commonly pairs with wait staff, web server, food server, dedicated server, file server.
What are common mistakes when using Server?
Confused with 'service' - 'server' is a noun, while 'service' is a concept. Using 'server' only for food contexts and not recognizing its tech meaning. Using the term incorrectly to refer to clients or users.
How do you pronounce Server?
US: //ˈsɜrvər//, UK: //ˈsɜː.vər//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Server?
Used in both restaurant settings for food servers and in tech for data servers. In restaurants, it's polite to say 'server' instead of 'waiter/waitress' to be gender-neutral. In tech, 'server' usually refers to a computer that manages network resources.