server

Meaning

Noun

• A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
• A computer dedicated to running such programs.
• One who serves.
• A tray for dishes.
• A spoon for serving food.

Related

Narrower meaning words

• 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

Origin

• From Middle English servere, equivalent to serve + -er.