serving

noun

serv·​ing ˈsər-viŋ How to pronounce serving (audio)
Synonyms of servingnext
: 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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Fatty fish The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings of fatty fish like sardines, salmon, oysters, anchovies, and mussels each week. Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026 Each has 15 servings in it, and since going online in December, a couple thousand jugs have sold, Appel said, mostly to friends and family without any marketing efforts. Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026 These powerhouses can range from 32 mg to more than 74 mg of zinc per 3-ounce serving, depending on the preparation method. Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026 One cup of cooked lentils contains about 18 grams of protein, while about three servings of almonds contains some 21 grams of the macronutrient. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for serving

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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