catering

Pluralcaterings (some meanings)

1. 1
   nounUSuncountable

   The business of making and bringing food for parties, weddings, and other big events.

   Like a company that cooks and brings all the food when you throw a big party.

   She runs a small catering business out of her home kitchen.

   The hotel earns most of its profit from catering rather than from room bookings.

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2. 2
   nounPhilippinesUKuncountable

   The work of making and serving food as a business.

   Like a kitchen that makes meals for lots of people instead of cooking just at home.

   The college's catering team serves two thousand meals a day.

   Many hospitals now hire outside firms to handle their catering.

   Similarfoodservice

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   The act of giving people exactly what they want or need.

   Like always letting someone have their way to keep them happy.

   Her endless catering to his moods left her worn out.

   The show's catering to younger viewers changed its whole tone.

   Similarindulgence

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4. 4
   verb

   Present participle of cater. Use this form when the action is happening right now.

   The chef is catering a big party tonight.

   They are catering lunch for the whole office this week.

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