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

So, if both of these health goals are on your mind, think about adding servings of beef and salmon to your diet. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026

Boston baked beans Makes 6 servings. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 June 2026

Manaker recommends aiming for at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day, and combining them with whole grains, nuts, and legumes. — Mura Dominko, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026

Today, global demand for instant noodles has reached an all-time high of 123 billion servings per year. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

serve entry 1 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing serving

• self-serving

Rhymes for serving

• curving
• swerving
• conserving
• deserving
• observing
• preserving
• reserving
• subserving
• unnerving
• unswerving
• undeserving

Kids Definition

serving

noun

serv·​ing

ˈsər-viŋ

: a helping of food or drink

another serving of vegetables