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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At dinner, that experience included coursed servings of lobster salad, steak au poivre, and a decadent charlotte au chocolat. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024 Add the lettuce to the bowl, toss until coated, and then portion out servings using tongs. Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 What To Eat With Shepherd's Pie Shepherd's pie is meant to be nearly a complete meal in a serving. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024 Some people turned to social media to document their skimpy servings. Daniel Wine, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024 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 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

serving

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