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

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

That same serving contains about 321 milligrams, and the numbers climb quickly with larger portions or saltier brands. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Ina suggests that for the best brownies ever, add 1 ½ tablespoons ofinstant coffee granules per 12 servings. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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