servers
word · lemma: server
Definition
'Servers' can refer to computers that store and deliver information over a network (like the internet), or to people who serve food and drinks in restaurants.
Usage & Nuances
'Servers' is used in both technology (hardware/software) and hospitality (restaurant staff), so context matters. In tech, it is almost always plural when talking about multiple machines. In restaurants, 'server' is now preferred over 'waiter' or 'waitress' to be gender-neutral.
Example Sentences
Many websites run on powerful servers.
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The servers at this restaurant are very friendly.
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The restaurant was so busy that the servers could barely keep up.
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Our company has three main servers for data storage.
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One of the servers crashed last night and caused some problems.
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If the servers go down, no one will be able to access the files online.
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