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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One 9x13 casserole contains 6-8 servings, perfect to feed a large group or your family. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025 Yet frequent large servings may counteract bone-strengthening nutrients and contribute to long-term bone loss, according to recent reports. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Sure, there are steakhouse classics — a range of prime meats in individual servings or large formats to share. Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025 One 3-ounce serving of rainbow trout contains 645 IU of vitamin D, while the same amount of sockeye salmon has 570 IU. Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 11 Dec. 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 19 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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