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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While the amount of nutrients in a single serving may be modest, these foods provide important compounds that support a balanced diet in this healthy dish that touts complex flavors. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025 While three servings a day is the goal, every bit of flavonoid-rich food adds up. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025 For example, the group recommends only one serving of red meat, two servings of fish and poultry and three to four eggs per week. Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025 Experts say the healthiest approach is simply eating fish regularly, aiming for about two servings per week. Simon Spichak, Health, 1 Oct. 2025 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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serving

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

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