catering
/ˈkeɪt(ə)ɹɪŋ/
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Also seen as: caterings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The business of providing food and related services; foodservice.
NounRegister: UK
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The business of providing such services for special occasions.
NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “catering” mean?
The business of providing food and related services; foodservice.
Is “catering” formal or informal?
catering is generally UK.