- 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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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
The President was smuggled in a catering container, so serious is the threat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 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
The revelation comes after reports that Trump boarded Air Force One on 8 July in view of television cameras before being transported to a military aircraft with the help of a catering truck.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
McIntosh pointed Jule to the catering supervisor, and Jule gave Lita’s name.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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