server

noun
  1. A person who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or similar establishment. noun
    The server brought our meals promptly and with a smile.
    She worked as a server at the local diner during college.
  2. A computer or program that provides data or services to other computers over a network. noun
    The website is hosted on a powerful server to handle high traffic.
    The server crashed, causing the entire network to go down.
  3. A player who serves the ball in sports such as tennis or volleyball. noun
    The server delivered a powerful serve that was difficult to return.
    In volleyball, the server must stand behind the baseline when serving.
  4. A piece of furniture or a tray used to hold food and dishes, typically in a dining room. noun
    The server was set with plates and cutlery for the dinner party.
    They placed the roast on the server for guests to help themselves.