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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Key Takeaways Eating two or more servings of yogurt per week may help shield against proximal colorectal cancer, a particularly aggressive type. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Feb. 2025 Sodas also vary in caffeine content, but typically a 12-ounce serving will have 3 milligrams to 70 milligrams of caffeine. Katia Hetter, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025 Broccoli Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that provides 35 mg of calcium in a one-cup serving. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025 Clams, crabs, and sardines all contain 2.5 mg of iron for every 3 oz. servings. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Jan. 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 22 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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