server

/ˈsɜrvər/

Definitions

1. noun

a computer program or device that provides a service or resource, such as web pages, email, or files, over a network

“The company’s server crashed, causing the website to be unavailable.”

2. verb

to serve (someone or something)

“She will server food at the wedding reception.”

3. noun

a person who serves (someone or something), especially in a formal or professional capacity

“The server at the restaurant was very attentive.”

4. noun

a person who plays a particular role in a game or activity, such as a server in a card game

“In the board game, each player has a unique server role.”

Synonyms

  • administrator
  • host
  • provider

Antonyms

  • client
  • user