serving

noun

serv·​ing ˈsər-viŋ How to pronounce serving (audio)
: a helping of food or drink

Examples of serving in a Sentence

This is my third serving of mashed potatoes. According to the package, one serving size is 6 ounces.
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Their celebration was made complete with a serving of delectable strawberries, shared on Brittany's Instagram Stories. Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025 Pressed on what regulations needed changing, Carter spoke directly to ordinances governing the serving of alcoholic beverages. Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025 Its 6-quart capacity can accommodate enough servings for seven people, and the lid and stoneware are easy to clean by hand or in a dishwasher. Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 An 8-ounce serving of Greek yogurt provides 22.7 grams of protein, while the same serving of regular yogurt contains just 11.9 grams. Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for serving

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of serving was in 1864

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“Serving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serving. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

noun
serv·​ing
ˈsər-viŋ
: a helping of food or drink
another serving of vegetables

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