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

Prepare jasmine rice: Thoroughly rinse rice, which will make 4 servings, in a bowl of 1½ cups water. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024

This blueberry pie with frozen berries makes 24 servings! 09 of 15 Apple-Blackberry Pie View Recipe The streusel topping is our favorite part of this juicy blackberry pie. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 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