What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
catering
Example
We hired a catering company for our wedding reception. [catering: noun]
Example
She enjoys working in the catering industry because she loves cooking for large groups of people. [catering: noun]
provisioning
Example
The ship was provisioned with enough food and water for the long journey. [provisioning: verb]
Example
They went to the store to do the provisioning for their camping trip. [provisioning: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Catering is more commonly used than provisioning in everyday language, especially when referring to the service of providing food and drinks for events. Provisioning is a more specialized term that may be less familiar to ESL learners.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between catering and provisioning?
While catering is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, provisioning is more commonly used in formal or specialized contexts, such as maritime or outdoor expeditions.
