serving

noun

serv·​ing ˈsər-viŋ 

: a helping of food or drink

Examples of serving in a Sentence

This is my third serving of mashed potatoes.

According to the package, one serving size is 6 ounces.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Restaurant portions and even homemade servings can often triple a standard serving without realizing it. —Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2025

Feedback on the new protein portions has been swift: Guest satisfaction improved by 30% following the July rollout of larger chicken and tofu servings. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025

That same serving provides over 4 grams of fiber, which is great for digestive health, blood sugar regulation and promoting a sense of fullness. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

serve entry 1 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

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