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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Companies catering to U.S. consumers could also benefit.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
It’s great for dinner parties or a casual happy hour snack and will have everyone thinking you paid for catering.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Everlane was reportedly struggling before the acquisition, indicating that catering to shoppers’ principles alone wasn’t enough.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Rotterdam port harbour master René de Vries said 25 mobile homes kitted out with catering and satellite communications would be available for the crew to self-isolate in.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
We both think I’m joking until I catch a whiff of my shrimpy catering pants on the hamper and I jog to the bathroom and puke.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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