Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of server
"The restaurant hired three new servers to handle the rush during dinner service."
In plain English: Servers are powerful computers that store and share files, websites, and other data for people to use over the internet.
"The restaurant hired several new servers to handle the rush during dinner service."
Derived from the Old French servir (to serve), this term originally referred to those who performed menial duties or waited on others at a table. In modern usage, it retains the core sense of providing assistance while also denoting devices that provide data and services over a network.