Synonyms for

Server

Verb / ˈsɜ:vɜ: / Another word for server — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A server is a computer program or device that provides functionality for other programs or devices, called 'clients'.

Synonyms & similar words

host waiter waiter host attendant caretaker custodian keeper steward agent representative intermediary broker dealer trader salesperson vendor supplier support service helper assistant

Synonyms by register

Formal

attendant steward waiter waitress

Informal

waiter waitress server person

Literary

butler valet

Antonyms

customer client patron guest receiver recipient

Common collocations

  • server room
  • server rack
  • web server
  • database server
  • server error
  • server down
  • server logs
  • server administrator

Word family

noun server
verb serve
adjective serviceable
adverb servilely

Usage note

While 'server' is commonly used for both male and female service staff, 'waiter' and 'waitress' are still widely understood and sometimes preferred for gender specificity.

Example sentences

  1. The server at the bank helped me with my account.
  2. The server at the gym showed me how to use the equipment.
  3. The server at the hotel brought us fresh towels.
  4. The server at the library helped me find a book.
  5. The server at the store rang up my purchase.

Quotes

  • The client-server model is the backbone of the internet.
  • The server is the heart of the computer network.
  • Without the server, the client would be lost.

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