serving

noun

serv·​ing ˈsər-viŋ 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The fact that prebiotics serve the needs of probiotics makes another strong argument in favor of including lots of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet, and ten servings per day is the goal. —Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 20 June 2024

Chill Time: 1 day 4 hrs Total Time: 1 day 4 hrs 40 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 side-dish servings Made with farfalle and your favorite pizza toppings, this bowtie pasta salad recipe will be a hit with kids young and old. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024

Non-starchy vegetables include: Artichokes Asparagus Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Eggplant Mushrooms Onions Peppers Aim to consume three to five servings of vegetables per day. —Amanda Gardner, Health, 14 June 2024

One way to achieve this is to have a serving of protein with each meal. —Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

serve entry 1 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing serving

• self-serving

Kids Definition

serving

noun

serv·​ing

ˈsər-viŋ

: a helping of food or drink

another serving of vegetables