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 figurativelyThe movie serves up a lot of laughs.
Examples of serve up in a Sentence
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On Thanksgiving and Christmas, the program becomes a festive event for participants and volunteers, when the church is known to serve up to 2,500 meals of ham, turkey and other fixings.
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Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
But now, pop fans think Taylor Swift is serving up her own heaping helping of piping hot conflict with her old rival, Kim Kardashian.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Megan served up Hollywood glam to the max at the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Gala on April 16, attending the event in a classic combo of black gown, tumbling waves, and red lips.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Apr. 2024
The Krups Simply Brew Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker is a no-frills option that'll serve up a suitable cup of coffee.
—Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2024
Finally, family meals cost $23.95, and, as the name implies, they're meant to serve up to four people.
—PCMAG, 15 Apr. 2024
After the monologue, however, the SNL writers set the Ken jokes aside, offering Gosling plenty of opportunities to serve up his natural charm.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2024
Guests can enjoy three pools with ocean views, full service menus, live music, and adults-only tranquility, and a full-service beach club serving up food, drinks, and free beach set-ups.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Featuring suits from Kim’s clothing brand Skims, the sisters are serving up some serious summer beach inspo, with everything from one-piece suits to revealing bikinis.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
But now, pop fans think Taylor Swift is serving up her own heaping helping of piping hot conflict with her old rival, Kim Kardashian.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Megan served up Hollywood glam to the max at the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Gala on April 16, attending the event in a classic combo of black gown, tumbling waves, and red lips.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Apr. 2024
The Krups Simply Brew Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker is a no-frills option that'll serve up a suitable cup of coffee.
—Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2024
Finally, family meals cost $23.95, and, as the name implies, they're meant to serve up to four people.
—PCMAG, 15 Apr. 2024
After the monologue, however, the SNL writers set the Ken jokes aside, offering Gosling plenty of opportunities to serve up his natural charm.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2024
Guests can enjoy three pools with ocean views, full service menus, live music, and adults-only tranquility, and a full-service beach club serving up food, drinks, and free beach set-ups.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Featuring suits from Kim’s clothing brand Skims, the sisters are serving up some serious summer beach inspo, with everything from one-piece suits to revealing bikinis.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Serve up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20up. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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