Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪtər/
noun the act of providing food and drink for events
A1 The caterpillar turned into a butterfly.
A2 The cater of the event provided a variety of food options.
B1 The school cafeteria catered to students with dietary restrictions.
B2 The catering service for the wedding was top-notch.
C1 The company hired a cater to organize their corporate events.
C2 The cater for the private party included a gourmet five-course meal.
verb to provide food and drink for a social event or gathering
A1 The restaurant catered to all dietary restrictions.
A2 The company caters events for large corporations.
B1 The hotel catered a special menu for the wedding reception.
B2 The catering service caters to both small and large events.
C1 The airline caters to first class passengers with gourmet meals.
C2 The exclusive resort caters to high-end clientele with personalized services.
formal The catering company will cater the event with a variety of delicious dishes.
informal I heard that the new restaurant in town can cater for large groups too.
slang I'm craving some tacos, let's cater from that Mexican place down the street.
figurative The teacher always tries to cater to the different learning styles of her students.
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