serve up
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.
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Before all that, there was a stoppage-time header from a goalkeeper, an instant classic served up by two continental giants and a host of eye-catching performances from stars including Michael Olise, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and others.
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The Crème Shop Hello Kitty and Friends Gloss Jelly Tinted Peptide Lip Glaze serves up a juicy wash of color and that glassy, jelly-like shine, but there’s a surprising amount of skin care tucked beneath the adorable packaging.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
History is served up throughout Palma.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
The program has served up to 72 men at a time.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The Crème Shop Hello Kitty and Friends Gloss Jelly Tinted Peptide Lip Glaze serves up a juicy wash of color and that glassy, jelly-like shine, but there’s a surprising amount of skin care tucked beneath the adorable packaging.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
History is served up throughout Palma.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
The program has served up to 72 men at a time.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for serve up
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“Serve up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20up. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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