serving

noun

serv·​ing ˈsər-viŋ 

: a helping of food or drink

Example Sentences

This is my third serving of mashed potatoes.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Pricing Meals cost $8-10 per serving and a la carte requires a minimum of $85 per week. —goodhousekeeping.com, 18 May 2023

One of the best ways to enjoy a serving of vegetables while hiking is to bust open a bag of Dirt Kitchen Air Dried Veggie Crisps. —Ashley Martens, Redbook, 10 May 2023

Each serving contains a blend of GABA and L-Theanine, which are amino acids that work to promote a sense of calmness and relaxation. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 May 2023

Tuscan Kitchen Show your bib at this Seaport restaurant from April 14–17 to get unlimited free servings of their classic bolognese. —Abigail Lee, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2023

Each serving contains 25 grams of protein and BCAAs to support muscle recovery. —Paul Kita, Men's Health, 5 Apr. 2023

The small appliance brews single servings of coffee using a permanent filter that's compatible with both ground coffee and coffee pods. —Emily Estep, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2023

Cost is $8 for a single serving of pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, and juice. —Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2023

One borg could contain 16 servings of alcohol or more. —Simrin Singh, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

serve entry 1 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing serving

• self-serving

• self-serving

Kids Definition

serving

noun

serv·​ing

ˈsər-viŋ

: a helping of food or drink

another serving of vegetables