caterer

caterer
/kay"teuhr euhr/, n.
1. one whose business is to provide food, supplies, and sometimes service at social gatherings.
2. one who caters.
[1585-95; CATER + -ER1]

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  • caterer — UK [ˈkeɪtərə(r)] / US [ˈkeɪtərər] noun [countable] Word forms caterer : singular caterer plural caterers a person or business that organizes the food and drinks for an event such as a party or meeting …   English dictionary

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