serving

1 of 2

noun

serv·​ing ˈsər-viŋ 

: a helping of food or drink

serving

2 of 2

present participle of serve entry 1

Examples of serving in a Sentence

Noun

This is my third serving of mashed potatoes.

According to the package, one serving size is 6 ounces.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Tony based that accusation on the serving of subpoenas on all nine commissioners and top county officials last month. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

The strongest, most consistent benefits showed up in people eating roughly four to six servings of whole grains per day. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

Each package contains four wraps, which the publication counted as four servings. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

The two yearly servings of the festival serve as the main fundraisers for the church at 1855 Fifth Ave. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

serve entry 1 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

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