SERVER
server
(noun) utensil used in serving food or drink
server, host
(noun) (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
server
(noun) (court games) the player who serves to start a point
waiter, server
(noun) a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
server (plural servers)
(computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
(computing) A computer dedicated to running such programs.
One who serves.
A waitress or waiter.
(tennis, volleyball) The player who serves the ball.
A priest's attendant at the celebration of the Eucharist.
A tray for dishes; a salver.
A spoon for serving food.
Usage notes
• (one who serves): Some prefer server to waiter or waitress because it is unisex.
Antonyms
• (program): client
Hyponyms
• data structure server
• dedicated server
• fileserver
• microserver
• miniserver
• physical server
• shared server
• stand-alone server
• stand-alone Web server
• timeserver
• virtual private server
• virtual server
• Web server
Anagrams
• revers, verser
Source: Wiktionary
Serv"er, n.
1. One who serves.
2. A tray for dishes; a salver. Randolph.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition