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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After years of froyopocalypse that followed the froyo boom of the late 2000s and early 2010s, the number of frozen yogurt servings sold in the year leading up to March rose 26%, according to Circana. Sam Klebanov, Fortune, 17 June 2026 The glucose response is influenced by glycemic load (GL), which measures the amount of carbohydrate in a typical serving. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026 Today, global demand for instant noodles has reached an all-time high of 123 billion servings per year. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 Enjoy a huge serving of delicious strawberry shortcake paired with refreshing strawberry lemonade for just $5 per person. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 June 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 21 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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