# server

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsɜːvə/ · frequency rank #3,259

## Definitions
1. A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
2. A computer dedicated to running such programs.
3. A community space where only those who joined it can communicate in channels.
4. One who serves.
5. One who serves.
6. One who serves.
7. A tray for dishes.
8. A spoon for serving food.

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

## Easily confused with
- **seven** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-seven)
- **sewer** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-sewer)
- **sever** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-sever)
- **servo** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-servo)
- **silver** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-silver)
- **survey** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-survey)
- **severe** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-severe)
- **serves** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-serves)
- **surfer** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-surfer)
- **shiver** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-shiver)
- **Severn** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-severn)
- **setter** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-setter)
- **sliver** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-sliver)
- **sexier** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-sexier)
- **swerve** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-swerve)
- **solver** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-solver)
- **shaver** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-shaver)
- **stover** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-stover)
- **shriver** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/server-vs-shriver)
- **seer** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/seer-vs-server)

## Common misspellings (9)
`esrver`, `serevr`, `serrver`, `serverr`, `servre`, `servver`, `sevrer`, `srever`, `sserver`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/server