- present participle of cater.
catering
Britishnoun
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the trade of a professional caterer
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the food, etc, provided at a function by a caterer
Example Sentences
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The tale of Donald Trump sneaking off Air Force One in a catering truck captured public attention for many reasons.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Delta Airlines opened a new luxury lounge at Los Angeles International Airport in October, catering to high-end customers who want an elevated travel experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Images of Air Force One parked at the Turkish airport show vehicles labeled with the logo of a catering company called Turkish DO & CO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The deal is the latest indication of how financial products and services catering to American retirees and older workers have become big business on Wall Street.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
This was before the twins were born, before Mama started her catering business.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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