serve up

phrasal verb

served up; serving up; serves up

: to give (food) to someone at a meal, in a restaurant, etc.

That little restaurant serves up some of the best Indian food in the city.

—sometimes used figuratively

The movie serves up a lot of laughs.

Examples of serve up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Major League Soccer introduced Sidekick, an in-app AI that learns each user’s habits and serves up game clips and even ticket offers. —Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025

This season’s sneaker trends are serving up a playful dose of nostalgia — from retro sporty silhouettes and bold colorways to the unexpected emergence of shoe charms. —Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 30 June 2025

Housed in a former gas station and tucked in the walking-friendly Lindley Park area, the restaurant excels in the art of simple, delicious fare—serving up entrees such as reuben sandwiches, elevated burgers, and hearty salads. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 June 2025

The latter is an institution in the area, serving up shrimp, oysters, and a daily local catch. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025

Rhymes for serve up

• buttercup
• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup