noun
server
SUR-vuh
noun
1
A computer or program that provides data or services to other computers over a network.
"The website went down when the server crashed."
"All our files are stored on a company server."
2
A person who waits on customers, especially in a restaurant.
"Our server recommended the fish special."
3
An online community platform, especially on Discord, that only members can access.
"She invited me to join her gaming server."
How to Use Server
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the person bringing your food, the machine hosting a website, or an online group chat space.
Common pairings
restaurant server
web server
Discord server
server crash
Word Forms
servers plural, Servers plural
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Etymology
From serve + -er, "one who serves."