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noun
A place where food is served, either the surface itself or the room; a food counter or canteen or cafeteria service area.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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History
Etymology tree English serve Middle English -re,-ri,-rie,-ry,-rye English -ry English servery From serve + -ry (“place of”).
