serving

noun

serv·​ing ˈsər-viŋ How to pronounce serving (audio)
: 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.
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Berries — especially strawberries and blueberries — for example, get a score of 1 if two or more servings are consumed per week. Linda Carroll, NBC news, 2 June 2025 An 8-ounce serving of Greek yogurt provides 22.7 grams of protein, while the same serving of regular yogurt contains just 11.9 grams.45 Protein promotes feelings of fullness by slowing digestion and stimulating the release of satiety hormones, which can help support weight management.6 3. Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 June 2025 The menu is curated each week, and meals come in single servings. Molly Higgins, Wired News, 29 May 2025 Some sustainability commitments are falling by the wayside as fiscal pressures mount; last week, PepsiCo last week abandoned its commitment to shareholders for 20 percent of all beverage servings to be delivered in reusable or refillable packaging. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for serving

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of serving was in 1864

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“Serving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serving. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

noun
serv·​ing
ˈsər-viŋ
: a helping of food or drink
another serving of vegetables

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