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

Adriatic sage brings the outdoors in—this candle smells like an open window in the height of Italian summer, sunlight on tile floors, and triple servings of pasta to come in the late dusk. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

She’s learned to eat small servings and drink lots of water so food doesn’t get stuck in her throat. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

But some excellent serving — and a little pressure from her past self — has propelled her to a fourth-round matchup against Aryna Sabalenka. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Pepsi contains citric acid, which Coca-Cola does not, and slightly more sugar per 12-ounce serving — about 41 grams to Coke's 39. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 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