Caterer

//ˈkeɪtəɹɚ// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person employed to obtain and maintain the storage of provisions, especially food.

    "1821 June 19, ”Peregrine,” The Traveller: Letter IV, in The Kaleidoscope; Or, Literary and Scientific Mirror, page 401, It was in vain that I petitioned, appealing to our caterer, if proofs of appetite were wanting; for sick men seldom have occasion for that important person′s services."

  2. 2
    someone who provides food and service (as for a party) wordnet
  3. 3
    A person or company hired to provide and serve food, usually for a large group and at a location separate from where the food is prepared.

    "If so, you will probably sign a contract with a caterer months, maybe years, in advance and make a substantial down payment."

Synonyms

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catercaterchandlercommissariatcommissarydonor

Example

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"Markku made his pile as a caterer for the well-to-do."

Etymology

From cater + -er.

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